How to Create Societies for Human Wellbeing
How to Create Societies for Human Wellbeing - Through Public Policy and Social Change, published by Policy Press, and is available for purchase here.
This book takes an in-depth look into:
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The role of stress arousal in 'social intelligence'
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What wellbeing is and how it is shaped by the everyday conditions of life
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How contemporary societies undermine wellbeing and contribute to high levels of stress, mental ill-health and harmful social behavior
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The political values needed to support wellbeing
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The practical things governments and communities can to promote wellbeing for all
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Individual wellbeing versus wellbeing at a community level
Commentary & Short Reads
Public health research
Matt has worked in public health research for around 15 years, and done research on a variety of topics. Most of his research and writing in public health has been focused on the question of how governments and societies can work more effectively to promote health and wellbeing, and overcome the major inequalities in health and wellbeing which exist in countries around the world. Much of this work focuses on 'social determinants of health', which refers to the many social, cultural and economic factors that - in one way or another - affect the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations.
Below are some examples of his research and writing, some written by Matt only, others with colleagues. I have been fortunate to work with several Aboriginal colleagues and friends, and learned from their knowledge and experience on health and wellbeing.
Publications on wellbeing
A theory of public wellbeing
Fisher 2019
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Multi-sectoral action to promote psychological wellbeing: Theorising the role of place-based policy Fisher 2023
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Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Theories of Wellbeing and Their Suitability for Wellbeing Policy. Mackean, Shakespeare and Fisher 2022
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Theories of Indigenous and non-Indigenous wellbeing in Australian health policies. Shakespeare, Fisher, Mackean and Wilson 2020
Selected publications on policy and social determinants of health
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The social determinants of mental health: Implications for research & health promotion. Fisher and Baum 2010.
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Why behavioural health promotion endures despite its failure to reduce health inequities. Baum and Fisher 2014.
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Implementing universal and targeted policies for health equity: Lessons from Australia. Fisher et al. 2021
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Reducing incarceration rates in Australia through primary, secondary and tertiary crime prevention. Battams, Delany-Crowe, Fisher, et al. 2021
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Stakeholder perceptions of policy implementation for Indigenous health and cultural safety: A study of Australia’s ‘Closing the Gap’ policies. Fisher et al. 2021
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Universal Health Coverage for non-communicable diseases and health equity: Lessons from Australian Primary Health Care. Fisher et al. 2020
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Social and economic determinants (classism) and mental health. Fisher 2021 - book chapter
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Determinants of health: overview. Fisher 2021 - book chapter