Activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is one of the hallmarks of the physiological responses to psychosocial stressors. The most common method of assessing HPA function is via the measurement of plasma cortisol levels. However, venipuncture involves capture and restraint, which can modify HPA function. We validated a noninvasive procedure for monitoring HPA responses to st...

Abstract 3 Socioeconomic disparities in health have been demonstrated over a wide range of health outcomes. A differential capacity to cope with stressful life events has been proposed as one mechanism contributing to disparities. SES differences in coping with cancer-related stressors are the subject of this thesis. Study 1 examined SES differences in psychological distress associated with can...

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) comprises a spectrum of interrelated diseases including partial and complete molar pregnancy and choriocarcinoma with varying propensity for invasion and metastasis [1—4]. Despite the presence of widespread metastases, persistent gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) is highly curable with chemotherapy [2—6]. However, psychological shock is anticipate...

While effects of COVID-19 on physical health are the subject much research, it is also important to understand risk factors for negative psychosocial and behavioral outcomes. Undergraduates ( N = 490, M age 20.4) completed measures regarding prior trauma, infection indicators, stressors coping, loneliness, social support, sleep behaviors, emotionality. Results demonstrate that pre-existing stre...

BACKGROUND Pseudoseizures may occur as a somatoform disorder in children and adolescents as well as adults. However, few data are available about psychiatric features or outcome in pediatric patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS We studied 34 patients (25 girls [74%]) who were evaluated by a child psychiatrist at our institution immediately after diagnosis of pseudoseizures by ictal video electroenc...

This article will review the various stressors in epilepsy and disease, treatment and psychosocial factors that may contribute to disrupting daily activities and interfering with lifestyles and interests, that impact on overall well-being or quality of life (QOL). We will introduce the concept of illness intrusiveness in epilepsy that reflects diseaseand treatment-induced lifestyle disruptions ...

Abstract Date Presented 04/20/2023 Maternal health includes the pre-, peri- and postnatal periods in which women undergo physical, social, psychosocial stressors. This systematic review explores women’s experiences to note current potential role of OT maternal health. Primary Author Speaker: Tessann Merkel Additional Authors Speakers: Madison Beck, Alexis Medva, Faith Wintermantel Contributing ...