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As a health professional, it is important to understand the theories and models that underlie your work. They can be indispensable in guiding your decisions and actions. In this Discussion, you will apply a health theory or model to the levels of influence in the social ecology of health model. for this Discussion: , post a comprehensive response to the following: RESOURCES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Psychosocial, or psycological health “…is the sum of how we think, feel, relate, and exist in our day-to-day lives” (Donatelle, 2013, p. 28). People who experience positive psychosocial health are able to respond to negative situations with resilience. Characteristics of a person with positive psychosocial health include: positive self-esteem; a strong sense of self; social confidence; effective management of stress, anxiety, and demands on life; a positive outlook on life; valuing diversity; and a respectful attitude toward others and their environments (pp. 28–29). Psychosocial health can have a significant impact on personal health and wellness, such as a sleep deprivation, stress, and addiction. Stress is one dimension of psychosocial health that is characterized as a “mental and physical response and adaptation by our bodies to the real or perceived changes and challenges in our lives” (Donatelle, 2013, pp. 57). Individual stress responses may lead to sleep deprivation and chronic physical conditions such as ulcers or high blood pressure. It may also lead people to engage in coping strategies that may be unhealthy. For example, a person who is experiencing a high level of stress may seek solace in alcohol, nicotine, food, or other substances to which he or she may become addicted. To sustain or improve psychosocial health, it is essential that individuals learn effective coping behaviors to reduce and manage stress

. Such behaviors might include exercise, relaxation techniques, or meditation. Effective coping behaviors can have a dramatic impact in managing stress and reducing health risks. of the three Discussion Questions. a description of the strategies you use to manage stress and explain why you use them. Then explain whether your strategies are similar or different from the strategies in the Learning Resources and explain why yours may be just as effective. Finally, explain which strategy you consider to be most important in improving health and wellness, and why. OR an explanation of the relationship between sleep and stress. Provide two examples from either your personal experience or the current literature. Then, explain how sleep might impact health and wellness, and why. OR an explanation of the how addictive behaviors can impact health and wellness. Provide two examples. Then, explain two psychosocial factors that might influence addictive behaviors. _____________________________________________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> As previously discussed, psychosocial health can have varying impacts on an individual’s personal health and wellness. As a future professional in the field of health, it is important for you to assess your own level of ps For this Application Assignment, you complete three psychosocial assessments. Complete the following assessments in : Reflect on your responses to the assessments and consider the areas in which you may want to improve or enhance your psychosocial health. (2–3 pages): Support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct. your Application Assignment by . RESOURCES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>