Stress, Health, and Behavior

Stressful life experiences can disrupt regulatory systems and contribute to negative health outcomes, such as alcohol use disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. This text takes a biopsychosocial approach to understanding the role of stress and presents cutting-edge knowledge about stressors, connections to disease processes, systemic racism, and resilience. It also includes student-friendly features such as a glossary and bibliography.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Guilford Publications

Stressful life experiences can have a profound impact on our physical and mental well-being, disrupting essential regulatory systems within the body and contributing to a wide range of negative health outcomes. This comprehensive text adopts a biopsychosocial perspective to explore the intricate relationship between stress and various disorders, including alcohol use disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and more. It delves into the conceptualization and measurement of stressors, their connections to disease processes, the significant impact of systemic racism on people of color, and factors that promote resilience.

For each of the disorders discussed, the text provides an in-depth review of proven and promising stress-targeted clinical interventions. Additionally, student-friendly features such as an end-of-book glossary and an extensive bibliography are included to facilitate further exploration of selected topics of interest. By understanding the multifaceted effects of stress and exploring effective strategies for managing it, this text serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their overall health and well-being.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462552603