Another well-supported theory is that of circumstance. When we consider what leads to wars, psychology is at the forefront – be it obedience to authority or simple passivity. Stout: A lot of psychological research, in and of itself, is focused on avoiding conflict. What are the psychological aspects of behavior that contribute to conflict and war?ĭr. For example, it was recommended governments implement national strategies for dealing with severe dysfunctional conditions such as post-traumatic stress.ĪPA. The secretary general's report to the 48th General Assembly made recommendations based on research findings that served as a basis for courses of action for governments to consider. There has been increasing recognition within the United Nations system of the negative social and economic impact of impaired mental health and mental illness. If it's not addressed, risk of trauma is heightened from conflict, war and terrorism. In addition, people's psychosocial well-being is greatly affected by poverty and unemployment, which we know are barriers to creating social development. Mental health is on par with physical health in determining the person's quality of life, productivity and mortality rates yet, there is a perplexing disconnection between behavioral health and primary care. Many public health factors, such as violence, substance abuse and obesity, are behavioral. Stout: Without mental health, there is no health. What role does psychology play in public and global health issues?ĭr. Stout addresses how psychology can help combat poverty and create a more sustainable world.ĪPA. As the challenges of globalization become more pressing, Dr. Stout has worked as special representative to the United Nations for the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI- APA's Division 9) and is the founding director of the Center for Global Initiatives.
Stout has focused on the interconnectedness of global matters, such as conflict, war, global health and poverty. Stout, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago, has studied the impact of globalization on people's lives. We also have a photograph of the researcher available to reprint, as well as other experts on this topic.Ĭhris E.
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