Immunity and Mental Health: PACER Integrative Behavioral HEalth

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Want to chat with me? Join me at https://members.docsnipes.com/ For $10/month you get access to my daily tips for health and wellness and you can text chat with me privately.

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Effects of Poor Immunity
Physical:
HPA-Axis Activation
Illness cascade (viruses, cancer, bacterial infections)
Slow recovery from injury
Exacerbate current issues
Inflammation
Autoimmune
Sleep impairment
Low energy
Circadian rhythm disruption
Affective:
Depression
Anxiety
Grief
Loneliness
Cognitive
Difficulty concentrating
Preoccupation
Environmental:
Reduced productivity/$
Increased medical bills
Safety concerns
Relational
Social withdrawal (voluntary or forced)
Difficulty nurturing social relationships
Improve Immunity
Physical:
Regulate HPA-Axis
Take all medications
Don’t over-do antibiotics
Consider vaccinations
Eat colorfully
Anti-inflammatory diet
Hydration
Gut health
Vitamin D
Sleep hygiene
Exercise
Affective:
Meditation
Mindfulness
Happiness
Distress Tolerance
Laugh
Cognitive
Facts—As Evidenced By
Address cognitive distortions
Psychological flexibility
Environmental:
Wear a mask
Socially distance
Regularly wipe down frequently touched surface
Wash hands
Get dirty (immunological memory)
Relational
Social support can be one of the greatest buffers---
Communication (love languages)
Honesty
Awareness
Kindness
Respect (temperament)
Attitude of Gratitude

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