PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, EPIGENETICS AND NACUHEAL–ACTIVITIES

G. Tellnes, K. B. Batt-Rawden, W. H. Christie

Abstract

Public Mental Health Promotion in the Light of new Epigenetic Research, Environment and Lifestyle may have impact on our genes both today and in the future. Resent epigenetic researches indicate that our genes may turn on and off as consequence of the way we are living. Health Promotion and salutogenesis therefore may have a positive impact on our genes. Nature–Culture–Health — activities (NaCuHeal) are methods that may be useful to prevent both mental and somatic health problems in the future. This paper explains through research and practical examples how and why health promoting nature and culture activities can improve the mental and physical health of the general public. Keywords: Public mental health, policy, research, nature, NaCuHeal, culture, health, health promotion.

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G. Tellnes, K. B. Batt-Rawden, W. H. Christie
PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, EPIGENETICS AND NACUHEAL–ACTIVITIES // Electronic periodical “Herald of the International Academy of Sciences. Russian Section”, 2019. Issue #1: 66—73