HLTH 108 — STRESS & RESILIENCE IN MODERN SOCIETY
Provides an overview of social and behavioral theories and core concepts of stress, stress reduction, and stress management. Offers a critical assessment of the health impacts of stress on individuals, communities, and society. Demonstrates evidence-based approaches to reducing stress responses and promoting improved health indicators. Offers experiential exercises with mindfulness stress reduction practices. Explores the nature of stress and physiological, psychological and sociological effects of prolonged stress responses. Evaluates short- and long-term somatic and behavioral techniques (exercise, relaxation, meditation, nutrition, time management, and goal setting) for management of stress. [D; CSU; UC]