Discussion Post
For this Discussion, review this week's Learning Resources, including the handout titled "Hope: The History, Its Application, and How to Regain It." Complete the Herth Hope Index. As you complete the index, reflect on what the potential answers to the assessment items might reveal about an individual's ability to hope when experiencing challenging situations. Then research two articles on the effects of hope on a specific health issue of your choice. Also consider how a patient suffering from the health issue you chose might be able to generate or sustain hope in coping with the health issue. Finally, reflect on the impact hope might have on stress response and the immune response system.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post a brief explanation of the effect hope might have on a health issue of your choice. Then explain how you might help a patient generate or sustain hope in dealing with the health issue. Finally, explain how hope might relate to the stress response and the immune response system. Be specific.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Readings
a) Article: Berg, C. J., Ritschel, L. A., Swan, D. W., An, L. C., & Ahluwalia, J. S. (2011). The role of hope in engaging in healthy behaviors among college students. American Journal of Health Behavior, 35(4), 402-415.
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b) Article: Bluvol, A., & Ford-Gilboe, M. (2004). Hope, health work and quality of life in families of stroke survivors. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 48(4), 322-332.
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c) Article: Boyce, B. (n.d.). The secret of success for MBSR.
d) Article: Folkman, S. (2010). Stress, coping, and hope. Psycho-Oncology, 19(9), 901-908.
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e) Article: Gallagher, M. W., & Lopez, S. J. (2009). Positive expectancies and mental health: Identifying the unique contributions of hope and optimism. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 4(6), 548-556.
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