Mental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes
Mental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes
An explicit mental health policy is an essential and powerful tool for a mental health section in a ministry of health. When properly formulated and implemented through plans and programmes, policy can have a significant impact on the mental health of populations. This module sets out practical steps for the development of policies, plans and programmes and for their implementation. Specific examples from countries are used to illustrate the process of developing policy, plans and programmes throughout the module.
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Heat-Health Action Plans
Heat-Health Action Plans
Climate change is leading to variations in weather patterns and an apparent increase in extreme weather events, including heat-waves. Recent heat-waves in the WHO European Region have led to a rise in related mortality but the adverse health effects of hot weather and heat-waves are largely preventable. This guidance results from the EuroHEAT project on improving public health responses to extreme weather/heatwaves, co-funded by WHO and the European Commission. It explains the importance of the development of heathealth action plans, their characteristics and core elements, with examples from several European countries that have begun their implementation and evaluation.
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Rating and Underwriting for Health Plans
Rating and Underwriting for Health Plans
Rating and Underwriting for Health Plans
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An Easy Health Plan
It goes without saying that everyone hopes to have, and maintain, good health. Sometimes though, with the wealth of information available online it can be difficult to sift through all the complexities and find a good, simple to follow plan. That is why I have created this easy health plan that anyone can follow to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Diet
For many, diet is a scary word. However when I say diet I dont mean only eat 1,000 calories worth of lettuce, I mean eating a health balanced diet. The general recommendation is 2,000 calories per day for a woman and 2,500 calories for a man. It also matters where you get these calories from. You should cut down on foods containing high amounts of animal fats and salt as these can cause lead to heart problems and often contain very few nutrients. Instead you should try to eat more lean meat, fruit, vegetables and cereals, snacking on items such as nuts and yoghurt.
Most people tend to eat three big meals a day but it is much better for you to eat between four and six smaller meals a day. This puts less stress on your digestive system, and gives you a constant supply of energy throughout the day.
What you drink is also very important. A glass of water contains almost no calories whereas a glass of regular Cola contains 140 calories and is full of additives. So try to drink water rather than soda.
Exercise
It is very important, for both physical and mental health to take regular exercise. You dont have to become a gym rat but 30 minutes of exercise three times a week is enough to keep your body in good health. This exercise could take the form of brisk walking, jogging, lifting weight, aerobics or whatever physical activity you enjoy - as long as it gets your heart pumping it will do you well.
I would recommend that you employ a one day-on, one day-off system where you exercise one day, take the next day off and so on so that you build up a regular routine.
Hygiene
Hygiene is an issue that sometimes is forgotten when talking about health but it is important to keep good hygiene to avoid germs and bacteria that can causes illnesses. Keeping good hygiene is pretty easy and most people will already be following a good plan.
Washing your hands, disinfecting your kitchen and bathroom and vacuuming regularly as well as properly cooking meats will kill germs and keep you safe and healthy.
Relax
Relaxing allows your body and mind time to rest and recover from the everyday stresses that are put on them. Relaxing is probably the easiest thing to do on this list. You find something that you enjoy and make the time to do it. Some particularly relaxing hobbies include meditation, yoga, reading and self hypnosis.
Socializing
Scientific research shows that people who socialize regularly feel happier and live longer. So endeavor to spend quality time with your family and/or friends.
Remember that you can mix socializing with both relaxation and exercise. You could, for example, take a yoga class with a friend - or make friends whilst you are there.
I hope that this plan will give you an easy way to maintain your good health in 2011.
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International Travelers’ Health Plans
Chances of having health-related concerns may increase if you are traveling in foreign countries. You may not qualify for any of the local government-sponsored health care programs considering that you are not a native of the country you are visiting. If you travel internationally, therefore, it is very important to have an international health insurance plan.
International health insurance plans basically offer two kinds of plans: travel medical insurance and expatriate medical insurance. Both cover the expenses of certain sickness or accidents. However, each varies with regards to the length of the stay in the foreign country.
The more popular of the two plans would be travel medical insurance. It is often considered as a better option for travelers who are staying in a foreign country for a shorter span of time - usually covering only one tour or cruise and durations of about seven days to twelve months. Usually, million of coverage is given consisting of ordinary and emergency health care as well as country coverage and trip interruption.
However, an expatriate medical plan would be more suitable if you are an American who is thinking of moving to another country for an extended amount of time.
Of course, it is important to ensure that you and your family are covered in your new country. One of the best things about an expatriate medical plan is that it can be renewable every year and provides a larger coverage - up to million.
It is definitely a wise move to get an international health insurance plan. This goes for all travelers; whether you are traveling for a limited span of time or for a much longer duration. However, see to it that you gather enough information and tips so you can choose the most fitting plan that will be best for all your insurance needs and expectations.
Health is wealth, so we all say.
Therefore, all of us should watch our health a little more closely. A health insurance plan is one of our best tools of protection. We should have one ready anytime, anywhere. This includes when we are going abroad. Remember that accidents and any other mishaps do not choose the exact date, time nor place where they would occur.
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Health Plans
Health Plans offer a helping hand during a medical emergency and save you from severe financial catastrophe. Our fast paced lifestyle and hectic schedules have made us prone to many diseases and sickness. Life continues to be unpredictable and unfortunate events like a heart attack or stroke can strike anyone, anytime costing you anywhere between Rs 4-5 lakhs which includes the hospitalization expenses, doctors fees, medicines, etc. Thus, in absence of a medical insurance policy, this can lead to severe financial debt for a common man and his family which may take them years to overcome.
Most people in India are becoming aware of the advantages and benefits associated with a health insurance policy and are willing to purchase it. Among criteria which need to be considered when buying health plans, “affordability” stands out as one of the most important ones.
Affordability of medical insurance differs across individuals belonging to different sections of the society. Premium for health insurance policy is higher for higher sum insured and vice-versa. There are also other factors which influence health insurance premium like policy type, age of members, number of members, habits, pre-existing diseases, etc. Thus, it is rational to select health insurance cover with affordable premium.
Personal health plans can be broadly classified into two types (a) Individual health plan and (b) Family Floater. Individuals willing to be insured alone can opt for individual health insurance policy. However, there are some people who extend their medical coverage to their beloved family and can opt for Family Floater health insurance even though individual health insurance is an available option to them.
Health plans for family is designed to provide coverage to the insured his/her spouse and upto 2 children excluding parents.
Individuals willing to provide coverage to his/her parents need to buy a separate health insurance policy for them. To improve on such a scenario, few health insurance providers in India have introduced mediclaim policies which not only covers family members but also your extended family consisting of in-laws and other relationships. Such comprehensive family health insurance policies are real boon for individuals willing to provide coverage to their family members.
Group health plans in India are designed to provide coverage to people belonging to a group like members of a society, employees of a common employer, etc. Group health insurance policies in comparison to personal health insurance have gained much popularity lately due to its comprehensiveness and lower premium payment amount.
An Insurance Analyst by profession also writing articles on health insurance in India.