Final Blog This class opened my eyes to a topic I had very little knowledge about. I was especially confounded by how much toxic hazards are in my every day life. I want to continue to pursue healthier habits, behaviors, and product purchasing to decrease my overall exposure to chemical toxins. I also really enjoyed researching environmental racism/ justice. I had very little knowledge on the topic beforehand, and the lit review + final presentation really taught me a lot. I hope to use the knowledge I learned in this class not only in my personal life, but also to guide my professional choices as a public health and behavioral health leader. In response to the small group blogging, as mentioned previously, this blogger format seems unnecessary. In fact, the technological component really frustrated me, and a lot of my peers. We are not here to become tech savvy, we are here to maximize our learning. Creating discussion board posts or blog type submissions through Canvas is ve...
M14.4 Blog: Think About It - Website Exploration 1. San Francisco is known for frequent earthquakes due to the proximity of the San Andreas fault line. Many of the articles touched upon the children and their psychological needs after an earthquake or other natural disasters. They can be traumatic for many kids who have never experienced an earthquake before. In particular, earthquakes can have a detrimental effect on sleep quality. One study found that sleep quality was greatly disturbed for both kids and adults after a traumatic event such as an earthquake. Providing resources post natural disaster for both kids and adults must be taken seriously. 2. A similar organization is the San Francisco Disaster Corps, which trains around 1,000 residents a year to respond to disaster. This program is the first nationwide effort to professionalize, standardize and coordinate highly trained disaster volunteers across the state.