The value of studying risk and
protective factors from an interactive perspective is emphasized.
Resources on Strengthening Families ™ and the 5
Protective Factors from the Center for the Study of Social Policy
Gain knowledge of preventive factors to mental disorders and
protective factors from mental disorders.
Not exact matches
Meta - analyses of this expanded research base confirm the model's impacts on a range of risk and
protective factors associated with child maltreatment.7, 8,9 In addition, all of the major home visitation models in the U.S. are currently engaged in a variety of research activities, many of which are resulting in better defined models and more rigorous attention to the key issue of participant enrolment and retention, staff training and quality assurance standards.10 For example, recent findings emerging
from the initial two - year follow - up of the Early Head Start National Demonstration Project confirm the efficacy of home visitation programs with new parents.
Be Strong, not stressed: Strong Families Brochure A new brochure
from Center for the Study of Social Policy helps parents understand how to keep their families strong with
protective factors explanations and «tune - up tips.»
Super Soft Lotion leaves skin soft while providing a
protective layer of natural antioxidants to shield skin
from environmental
factors
She shows us how to shift our focus
from the excesses of hyper - parenting and our unhealthy reliance on our children for status and meaning to a parenting style that focuses on
protective factors known to contribute to both academic success as well as a sense of purpose, well - being, connection, and meaning in life.
In a study in 2015 of 4150 moms, researchers
from Florida State University (12) showed that social support is a significant
protective factor for postpartum depression.
The data was obtained
from the Kuopio Osteoporosis Risk
Factor and Prevention (OSTPRE) Study, which has been investigating the effects of various risk and
protective factors on bone density and bone fractures since 1989.
«They continue to have the gene and they produce VEGF - A, but it's like the patient's cells don't realize they could be more protected or suffer
from the disease much less if the cells produce more of this particular
protective factor.»
A cross-sectional study by investigators
from Tokyo University has found that exercising in middle age is a
protective factor against sarcopenia and effective in maintaining muscle strength and physical performance.
Our findings suggest that indolepropionic acid may be one
factor that mediates the
protective effect of diet and intestinal bacteria,» Academy Research Fellow Kati Hanhineva
from the University of Eastern Finland says.
The finding comes
from the Joslin 50 - Year Medalist Study, which examines this select cohort to discover
protective factors for their long - term survival.
Researchers still don't understand what
protective factors might keep some people
from developing tinnitus, while others exposed to the same conditions experience tinnitus.
Lethal toxin is a well - characterized two - subunit bacterial toxin
from B. anthracis comprised of
protective antigen and lethal
factor [31, 32].
Recombinant
protective antigen and wild - type lethal
factor or lethal
factor mutant (E687C) were obtained
from List Biologicals (Campbell, CA) or BEI Resources (Manassas, VA).
«This nested design uses a bioecological framework to measure risk and
protective factors at multiple levels of analysis — «
from neighborhoods to neurons and beyond,»» Jacobson said.
What has changed in the modern era is not the introduction of chemical pollutants, but the disappearance of
protective factors abundant in traditional diets — which have protected us
from pollutants throughout history —
from the modern menu.
One of Price's impressions
from that research experience was that susceptibility to tooth decay resulted
from the absence of
protective factors, but he didn't know what they were.
Fat is also a natural
protective factor that has been removed
from the traditional diet.
It appears, then, that what Dr. Campbell found was that under certain experimental conditions where high doses of a carcinogen have been used to initiate pre-cancerous lesions, complete proteins divorced
from all the natural
protective factors they are associated with in whole foods will, through their growth - promoting properties, promote the growth of those cancers.
The cause of heart disease is not animal fats and cholesterol but rather a number of
factors inherent in modern diets, including excess consumption of vegetables oils and hydrogenated fats; excess consumption of refined carbohydrates in the form of sugar and white flour; mineral deficiencies, particularly low levels of
protective magnesium and iodine; deficiencies of vitamins, particularly of vitamin C, needed for the integrity of the blood vessel walls, and of antioxidants like selenium and vitamin E, which protect us
from free radicals; and, finally, the disappearance of antimicrobial fats
from the food supply, namely, animal fats and tropical oils.52 These once protected us against the kinds of viruses and bacteria that have been associated with the onset of pathogenic plaque leading to heart disease.
We don't often recommend this for dry skin because it can be a bit too drying but if you are a person experiencing dry skin with clogged pores that could be
from environmental
factors, this cleanser might be the one for you followed up by a hydrating serum and a
protective moisturizer.
For those suffering
from lead or other heavy metal poisoning, a
protective diet that avoids processed foods and emphasizes the central components of a nutrient - dense and antioxidant - rich WAPF - style diet is essential (see sidebar).21 Nutritional status shapes susceptibility to lead toxicity in important ways, affecting lead's intestinal absorption; its mobilization, distribution and retention in the body; and excretion.22 Because oxidative stress is a likely mechanism explaining some of lead's toxic actions, some investigators have begun to explore whether natural antioxidants and trace minerals may help mitigate lead - induced cell damage.17 Specifically, researchers in Spain found that administration of vitamins A, B6, C and E along with zinc modulated some of the negative effects of lead exposure in rat pups, confirming the influence of nutritional
factors on health outcomes following lead exposure.17 Vitamin D also should be a major component of a
protective diet.
This will ensure that you will substantially increase the number of antioxidants and other
protective factors in your diet which provides greater protection
from free radical damage; considered by many to be one of the leading causes of aging and degenerative diseases.
According to the authors, research has suggested that estrogen is a risk
factor for chronic kidney disease and is not
protective from induced damage.
They suggest that this implies either a synergistic effect of the
protective factors in whole grains or an effect
from other substances, as yet unidentified, in whole grains.
From this perspective, pastoral care can assist students to develop positive self - esteem, healthy risk taking, goal setting and negotiation, thus enhancing their strengths and other
protective factors contributing to their resiliency as well as developing a sense of social cohesion that together can improve their overall health and wellbeing (Nadge, 2005 and Doll & Lyon, 1998).
If children at - risk for life - failure aren't born to parents that can provide the support to develop the
protective factors needed they can begin to suffer
from reward deficit syndrome, the inability of the brain to produce the chemical reinforcement that we need to develop good habits.
Be Strong, not stressed: Strong Families Brochure A new brochure
from Center for the Study of Social Policy helps parents understand how to keep their families strong with
protective factors explanations and «tune - up tips.»
The development of CMI is the most crucial
factor in determining the ultimate outcome of FIPV infection.4, 5,12 Cats that produce humoral antibodies but fail to generate an effective CMI response develop effusive FIP.4, 5 Experimental evidence demonstrates that cats with non-effusive FIP often have preceding, transient effusive disease.4 Thus, noneffusive FIP is believed to result
from a partially
protective CMI response that is unable to wall off and contain the virus.4
Aside
from their key findings on risk
factors, they also found grade 1 level evidence in favor of a
protective effect for the female hormone estrogen, cholesterol lowering drugs (statins), drugs to lower high blood pressure, and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
You can be anything
from a hang glider to a motorcycle rider and still get included, depending on
factors like how often you do it, your level of expertise or training, and whether or not you use the
protective gear, like helmets, where necessary.
Learn more
from the Center for the Study of Social Policy's Strengthening
Protective Factors Framework.
Given the influence of positive affect both on resilience and perceived self - efficacy in life skills and the significance of educational programs focused on the increasing of self - efficacy in life skills, future investigations could better understand the functioning of «
protective factors» actively involved in the transition
from childhood to adolescence, in line with the flourishing approach developed by Positive Psychology (Seligman, 2011) in supporting the promotion of psychological well - being and the increasing of individual's bio-psycho-social skills.
The current study involved in - depth qualitative file audit of 299 non-heterosexual counselling clients who attended drummond street (within a 3 year period
from 2008 - 2011), with 220 risk and
protective factors identified relating to the individual (cognitive and coping styles, physical health and health risk behaviours), family of origin, couple relationship and parenting, stressful life events, school and work
factors, social connection to mainstream and queer communities, and queer - specific
factors (such as exposure to homophobia and being currently in a «questioning» stage regarding sexual identity formation).
After controlling for other determining
factors and considering the interaction of time and patterns of exercise, the results indicated that only persistent patterns (pattern YY) reveal a significant
protective effect
from higher levels of depressive symptoms, regardless of exercise type (OR = 0.58, 0.56, 0.67, 0.62, respectively, all p < 0.05).
Pediatricians can strive to identify and build on
protective factors within families, such as cohesion, humor, support networks, skills, and spiritual and cultural beliefs.96, 97 By approaching families
from a strengths - based perspective, pediatricians can help build trust and identify the assets on which a family can draw to effectively address problems and care for their children.
From Safe Sanctuaries to Strong Communities: The Role of Communities of Faith in Child Protection Melton & Anderson Family and Community Health, 31 (2), 2008 View Abstract Discusses the potential contributions of faith communities to child abuse prevention efforts, examines the role of religiosity as a
protective factor, and describes two community initiatives that are engaging churches in child abuse prevention.
However, the report also highlighted that parental, peer and school support can make a huge and positive impact to that young person's wellbeing, as support
from parents, peers and teachers was a major
protective factor in their wellbeing.
Some examples of children's mental health
protective factors include: a stable and warm home environment, having supportive parents or carers and early childhood services, achieving developmental milestones, routines and consistency in life and having support
from a wide circle of family, friends and community members.
1The information in this fact sheet is adapted
from a review of the research conducted by Kelly, J. (2012) Risk and
protective factors associated with child and adolescent adjustment following separation and divorce: Social science applications, Chapter 3.
provides information on the
protective and risk
factors related to perinatal mental health
from the perspective of mother, child and father, along with implications for the wider family and community.
But apart
from all of that, which is the whole of Kids Matter focus, one thing in particular that schools can do is to look at the notion of teaching, specifically teaching social and emotional skills, and we know that that's a
protective factor that children who have that reduce the likelihood of developing mental difficulties later.
And like working collaboratively with parents, utilising KidsMatter principles, that sort of aspect, I know
from working with you know sometimes challenging behaviour, I've always found it very useful when we can offer references
from KidsMatter files or readings or the Framework around risk
factors,
protective factors, just to give them a bit more help and support and confidence sometimes in their role as parent, so yeah there's been numeral times numerous times sorry where you've sat alongside your parents and tried to collaborate strategies towards helping their child and the KidsMatter program has helped in a lot of aspects for me, when I've dealt with situations like this.
An example of this is after watching video 1.1.2 Risk and
Protective Factors I made a copy of the Risk and
Protective Factors sheet
from the website for each educator.
From a KidsMatter perspective, children experiencing positive and secure transitions throughout their day — where children are feeling, secure, confident and included — are
protective factors for mental health and wellbeing.
From the Mind Matters booklets a number of
protective factors have been identified as contributing to a person's ability to cope with the demands of every day living.
For example, finding out about the difficulties children can experience and the things that protect them
from developing these can give families the confidence to seek help when they need to (for more information on
protective factors for children's mental health, refer to Component 4: Helping children experiencing mental health difficulties Promoting children's mental health).
I know
from working with you know sometimes challenging behaviour, I've always found it very useful when we can offer references
from KidsMatter files or readings and the framework around risk
factors,
protective factors just to give them a bit more help and support and confidence sometimes in their role as a parent so yeah there's been numeral times numerous times sorry where you've sit alongside your parents and try and collaborate strategies towards helping their child.