The Neuro Psycho Physiological Effects of Chronic and Excessive Stress

Stress is an unavoidable aspect of our daily lives. We face deadlines and get stuck in traffic, experience conflict and financial struggles, and live in a race against time. All things considered, humans are remarkably resilient against stress. It’s even useful to a point. When stress becomes chronic or excessive, however, it can exceed our natural ability to cope, resulting in harmful consequences for both the body and mind (Benson & Stuart, 1992). In this literature review, we will closely examine the biological components of stress in order to fully understand its impact. We will then see how these components can lead to serious neurobiological, physiological, and psychological consequences when prolonged or in excess. The review concludes with research-based interventions that could aid in both the prevention and treatment of various physical and psychological illnesses. More prevalent utilization of these approaches could potentially improve the effectiveness of our current efforts, while promoting overall health and wellness throughout society.