Case Studies in Behavioral Health and Environmental Stress
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Behavioral Health and Environmental Stress Overview of the intersection of behavioral health and environmental stress, importance of considering environmental factors in behavioral health treatment.
Module #2 Defining Environmental Stress Understanding the concept of environmental stress, types of environmental stressors, and the impact on behavioral health.
Module #3 Case Study:Natural Disasters and Behavioral Health Examining the impact of natural disasters on behavioral health, using real-life case studies to illustrate key concepts.
Module #4 Environmental Toxins and Neurobehavioral Health Exploring the relationship between environmental toxins and neurobehavioral health, including the impact on cognitive function and mood.
Module #5 Case Study:Lead Exposure and Cognitive Development Delving into the effects of lead exposure on cognitive development in children, using a real-life case study to illustrate the impact.
Module #6 Urban Planning and Mental Health Investigating the role of urban planning in shaping mental health outcomes, including the impact of green spaces and community design.
Module #7 Case Study:Urban Renewal and Mental Health in Low-Income Communities Examining the impact of urban renewal projects on mental health outcomes in low-income communities, using a real-life case study.
Module #8 Climate Change and Anxiety Exploring the relationship between climate change and anxiety, including the role of uncertainty and fear in shaping mental health outcomes.
Module #9 Case Study:Climate Change and Mental Health in Coastal Communities Delving into the impact of climate change on mental health in coastal communities, using a real-life case study to illustrate key concepts.
Module #10 Environmental Justice and Behavioral Health Understanding the concept of environmental justice and its implications for behavioral health outcomes in marginalized communities.
Module #11 Case Study:Environmental Racism and Health Disparities Examining the impact of environmental racism on health disparities, using a real-life case study to illustrate key concepts.
Module #12 Food Systems and Behavioral Health Investigating the relationship between food systems and behavioral health, including the impact of food insecurity and malnutrition.
Module #13 Case Study:Food Deserts and Mental Health in Urban Areas Delving into the impact of food deserts on mental health outcomes in urban areas, using a real-life case study.
Module #14 Built Environment and Physical Activity Exploring the role of the built environment in shaping physical activity levels, including the impact on behavioral health outcomes.
Module #15 Case Study:Bikeability and Walkability in Urban Planning Examining the impact of bikeability and walkability on physical activity levels and behavioral health outcomes, using a real-life case study.
Module #16 Disaster Response and Mental Health Understanding the importance of disaster response planning for mental health outcomes, including the role of crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
Module #17 Case Study:Disaster Response and Mental Health in Puerto Rico Delving into the impact of Hurricane Maria on mental health outcomes in Puerto Rico, using a real-life case study to illustrate key concepts.
Module #18 Environmental Health Policy and Behavioral Health Investigating the role of environmental health policy in shaping behavioral health outcomes, including the impact of policy interventions on health disparities.
Module #19 Case Study:Environmental Health Policy and Lead Exposure in Children Examining the impact of environmental health policy on lead exposure in children, using a real-life case study to illustrate key concepts.
Module #20 Community-Based Participatory Research in Environmental Health Understanding the importance of community-based participatory research in environmental health, including the role of community engagement and empowerment.
Module #21 Case Study:Community-Based Participatory Research in Environmental Justice Delving into the impact of community-based participatory research on environmental justice outcomes, using a real-life case study.
Module #22 Mental Health and Sustainability Exploring the relationship between mental health and sustainability, including the role of ecotherapy and nature-based interventions.
Module #23 Case Study:Ecotherapy and Mental Health Outcomes Examining the impact of ecotherapy on mental health outcomes, using a real-life case study to illustrate key concepts.
Module #24 Future Directions in Behavioral Health and Environmental Stress Discussing the future directions of research and practice at the intersection of behavioral health and environmental stress, including emerging trends and opportunities.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Case Studies in Behavioral Health and Environmental Stress career