Question 1

is social drinker an alkoholic too?

Accepted Answer

Social: Depend on what you call social drinking. Going out with your friends and having a drink or two is social.

Question 2

who should practice social distancing?

Accepted Answer

Everyone: Everyone should practice social distancing when out in public. At home, family members or roommates do not need to self isolate unless they have been exposed to a person with the covid virus, or have any symptoms

Question 3

what is the social model of health?

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Definition: The social model of health attempts to address the broader influences on health outside of disease and injury. The focus is on social, cultural, economical, environmental, etc, factors. Examples would be healthcare policy, public education, health promotion in communities. Essentially: before we can even start looking at specific diseases, inequities and detriments need to be addressed.

Question 4

how can i overcome social anxieties?

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Therapy: You should consider working with a therapist. Sometimes medications are also helpful.

Question 5

what is anti-social personality disorder?

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People who have no: Conscience, break the law with no concern for others, con men have antisocial personality disorder. It is very hard to treat since they believe their behavior is justified and do not care to change.

Question 6

i'm afraid of people and social situations?

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Try to reach beyond: Your comfort zone. Set some simple goals, i.e., to smile and say something at a social gathering to one new person. Practice before hand some possible things to say. Join a social group that does some activity you like, ie, hiking or volleyball. Meet with a therapist to develop some goals and practice. Good luck ; let us know how it goes.

Question 7

how does junk food affect your social life?

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Variable: Depending on your social group and its eating habits, junk food can have variable effects on your social life.  If the people around you have no concern for their health, they may not value eating other types of foods and you might be "different" if you were eating more mindfully than others.  Junk food can also make you gain weight, which can have other social painful effects such as isolation.

Question 8

can social workers come into people's homes?

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Yes: Many agencies have social workers who are out in the field and go into the person's home depending on need and mission.

Question 9

how can malaria affect the sufferer socially?

Accepted Answer

Malaria: If one is experiencing severe Malarial symptoms they are too ill to engage in social intercours.

Question 10

how can i be more social as a disabled person?

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Get out and have fun: Many communities have adult social centers and shuttles to get to them. Or you could look online for a local group doing something you enjoy. Once you know the members, meet up with them in a public place (carefully!). However you do it, to be social you've got to meet people, and that means getting out of the house. If you need help, find a buddy to go with you, or alternate several for backup.

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