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