Stress and health

Authors

Michele M. Larzelere, Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, 200 West Esplanade Avenue, Suite 412, Kenner, LA 70065, USA. mlarze@lsuhsc.edu
Glenn N. Jones

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2008

Abstract

The impact of stress on physical functioning (endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, and cardiovascular systems) is reviewed. The effect of stress on psychiatric functioning and health behaviors also is discussed. The importance of stress screening in primary care is emphasized, and several methods of stress reduction (including exercise, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction) appropriate to primary care settings are described.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Primary care

First Page

839

Last Page

56

Recommended Citation

Larzelere, M. M., & Jones, G. N. (2008). Stress and health. Primary care, 35 (4), 839-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2008.07.011