STRESS AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

Stress

Factors predisposing person to stress

Characteristics of stressors

Measuring life stress

Resilience

Stress and physical health

Stress response (HPA axis)

Mind-body connection

Immune system functioning

Stress and cytokines

Chronic stress and inflammation

Stress and premature ageing

Emotions and health

Depression

Personality

Anxiety

Social isolation and lack of social support

Positive emotions

Importance of emotion regulation

Treatment of stress-related physical disorders

Biological

Psychological

Stress and mental health

Adjustment disorder

Adjustment disorder caused by UnN

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Acute stress disorder

Causes and risk factors for PTSD

Treatment of stress disorders

Prevention

Individual risk factors

Biological

Sociocultural

Severity

Chronicity

Timing

Degree of impact

Level of expectation

Controllability

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

Life Events and Difficulties Schedule

Male

Older age

Higher education

Economic resources

Positive life outlook

Self-confidence

Type A

Type D

Intrusion

Avoidance

Negative cognitions and mood

Arousal and hyperactivity

Crisis intervention

Psychological debriefing

Medication (antidepressants, antipsychotics)

CBT

Emotional disclosure

Biofeedback

Relaxation and meditation

CBT