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social norms in treatment, involving family and friends
when appropriate
b) Harnessing the mind to heal the body
(i) Psychological strategies can improve physical well-being
(ii) Relaxation response decreases muscle tension, cortical activity,
heart rate, and respiration rate
(iii) Biofeedback is a self-regulatory technique used for control of
blood pressure, relaxation of forehead muscles, and (even!)
extreme blushing
c) Psychological Impact on Health Outcomes
(i) Psychological factors influence serious illness
(ii) Social support and emotional disclosure can positively
influence the course of diseases such as cancer
E. Job Burnout and the Health-Care System
1. Job burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and
reduced personal accomplishment
a) Often experienced by workers in the health care system
b) Increasing today due to corporate downsizing
F. A Toast to Your Health
1. Set goals and restructure life so as to forge a healthy foundation
2. Nine steps to better health:
a) Give yourself and others only constructive criticism
b) Compare your reactions, thoughts, and f
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