Brain Health Bubble Translations

Layer 1: Plan
Goal: A society that is connected and approaches the health of its individuals holistically.
Items: Air quality, Biomedical research, Economy, Education, Environment, Politics, Psychology, Social Policy
Listed here are external influences that seem beyond the scope for action by individuals. However, they influence everyone's life and health. By taking informed decisions these can be changed by societies and governments, and individuals' behavior can contribute to a change of culture and environment. Changing policies, governments, politicians and stakeholders can impact the future of health and well-being of societies.
Layer 2: Protect
Goal: A society in which supporting HCPs can support individuals and there is investment in measures that can reduce the burden of diseases.
Items: Avoid alcohol, Avoid smoking, Control blood sugar, Control cholesterol, Observe bodyweight, Prevent infectious diseases, Prevent psychiatric disorders, Protect head and spine, Protect hearing, Protect vision, Train adaptive coping, Treat hypertension.
Protection of brain health can be achieved by individuals together with their social surroundings. Individuals are only able to take care of their brain health in an environment in which they are supported. Such support can be provided by neurologists, psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, general practitioners, governments, and teachers, but also by parents and families.
The better a society plans, the better individuals can be supported.
Layer 3: Preserve
Goal: A society in which each individual has the knowledge and ability to take care of their brain health.
Items: Healthy Diet, Mental activity, Physical activity, Responsible media consumption, Sleep quality, Social Contacts.
Listed here are measures that individuals can take on their own and that they can influence themselves. Of course, education on the impact of these measures is necessary, and a supportive environment and well-planned, safe surroundings will be necessary for individuals to be able to take these measures.