Question

Prepare an essay on the status of well being and the environment in our town

Answer 1

Wellbeing is an evaluation of how individuals feel within themselves; both physically and mentally. It covers how individuals feel, think, their relationships and self set goals and can have a huge impact of how they live their lives. The World Health Organization (2007) describes mental well-being as:
'a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.'
For students, moving to university only happens once and usually has a high level of stress linked to the changes that are happening in their lives. Hee-og Sim (2000) believes that studies show a correlation between stress and well-being are usually focused on major life events that are low in frequency but high on impact or daily stressors which are higher in frequency but have less impact. For students, moving to university is an important part of their education, but it can also cause distress which can affect their wellbeing; things like managing their money, eating healthily, moving away from home and missing family and friends can all affect a student's well being.

Moving to University is a stressful time in a student's life, and can lead to irrational thoughts such as that they aren't going to fit in or they are not going to be able to do any of the work. Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is an approach which uses action-orientated therapy to stimulate emotional growth (Maltby, Day & Macaskill, 2006). Dr Albert Ellis used this approach to teach people to replace their irrational thoughts, with thoughts and actions which would be more effective and enable them to overcome unhealthy behaviour with behaviours which would enhance their ability to function and enjoy life; and for students enhance their ability to learn. For instance if a student believes that he will not fit in, he will not make the effort to make friends, which in turn means that he does not make any friends; so does not fit in. However, with Ellis' approach, it would teach the student to think that everyone at university is in the same position, and that if he makes an effort he will make friends and fit in. Layard (2005) comments that cognitive behaviour programmes often include the patient committing to a physical exercise programme or helping others. For a student, committing to do volunteering or helping others helps promote a positive well-being, as well as using gym regularly to increase physical well-being as well as relieving any stress a student may have.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The well being of the individuals of the society is dependent upon the surrounding environment. If the environment clean then the chances of occurrence of incidence of diseases and disorders will be minimum or negligible. But in reality the environment is subjected to changes caused by the human beings. These changes includes the problems of pollution, hazardous waste discharge, other sources of contamination. These changes will adversely affect the health of the human society. These can be responsible for cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases. Also may cause harm to the vital organs of the body.