Global Happiness and Humanitarian Assistance: Systemic Solutions

Sara Spowart

2024年12月 · Integrated Science 第 29 本图书 · Springer Nature

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This book compiles concerning important solutions for current and future global challenges to wellbeing. The purpose of this book is to provide high-level, systems-thinking solutions to many relevant issues. Specifically, the most relevant identified concerns of depression, suicidal ideation, loneliness and isolation as identified by the World Organization are addressed. Other important topics that are addressed are global happiness, humanitarian challenges, physical health innovations, cultural norms and innovative solutions to improve well-being such as mental health literacy and reduced mental health stigma. This book is unique because it addresses health and wellbeing on a systems-based, solution and future-oriented perspective. A systems-based compilation of chapters is needed to improve well-being and address WHO concerns going forward. This systems-based approach should address a convergence of grassroots as well as large-scale concerns.

作者简介

Dr. Sara Spowart received her bachelor’s degree in Global Studies in 2005, her Master’s in Public Administration in 2010, her PhD in Public Health in 2014, her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2019 and is currently completing her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy (expected graduation 2024) and a Master's degree in Happiness Studies. She is an Adjunct Professor of both Psychology and Public Health at the College of Public Health and also Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida. Her research activity mainly involves the intersection of mental health with humanitarian assistance and global health. She has completed a textbook that identifies this intersection that was published in 2023. She has served as an editor of 3 open-access journals, created published academic materials for numerous books and for Carnegie Mellon University.