This is Public Health

My name is Emily Adawi and this is public health. (Health 100 Section 1)

All to often we limit our view of public health to physical health. However health is includes our mental, spiritual, and emotional well being in addition to our physicality. This picture shows a variety of stress relievers. Stress is a high risk factor for multiple chronic diseases including heart attack and stroke. Sleep helps to rejuvenate through increasing our serotonin levels and decreasing cortisol. Laughter and relaxation are also helpful stress relievers. The scriptures and church in general serves as a support system through which we can find comfort. Support systems are also helpful stress relievers. Our mental state usually manifests itself through our physical well being and managing our mental state is essential to increasing our functionality and quality of life.