Stress-related Disorders

Stress

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A psychological process initiated by events that threaten, harm or challenge an organism or that exceed available coping resources. Stress is characterized by psychological responses that are directed towards adaptation.

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The wear and tear on the body in response to stressful agents. Selye called such agents stressors and said they could be physical, physiological, psychological or sociocultural." The principles of management are the same as for the chronic ulcer.”

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Table of contents

• Introduction
• Anxiety Reduction
• A Technique for Promoting the Relaxation Response
• Clinical Stress
• Surgical Stress
• Defenses