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Angela Medina Psychology Professional Writing for Health and Human Services. Stress: A comparison of meditation and Medication. Holistic Medicine and Psychology Mind/Body Connection Self-Healing. Professional Interest. Stress is damaging, physically and mentally
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Angela Medina Psychology Professional Writing for Health and Human Services Stress: A comparison of meditation and Medication
Holistic Medicine and Psychology Mind/Body Connection Self-Healing Professional Interest
Stress is damaging, physically and mentally • Adrenaline triggers “fight or flight” • Cortisol keeps us “on” • Chronic stress or worry leads to depression and anxiety • Medication is too common Critical Situation/Problem
Stress is prevalent Meditation is free “MBSR enhanc[es] psychological well being” Rhetorical Timing
Causes Effects • Acute, Episodic and Chronic Stress • Stress from money, workand the economy • Feelings of constant worry or helplessness • Abundance of drugs • Over prescribing doctors • Overeating • Depression and anxiety • Migraines, restlessness, addictions • Overdose • Addiction to medications • Patient not getting best treatment “They Say”
Relevant to all people Impacts those who are stressed Mindful of surroundings Community Connection
ANY QUESTIONS? Thank You
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