Emotional Wellness and Stress Resilience

Gia Merlo, Ariyaneh Nikbin, Hanjun Ryu

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

When physical and mental stress becomes overwhelming and prolonged, the risk for both medical and psychiatric illnesses increases. There are limitations to the pharmacological approach for treating psychiatric illness, as many major classes of psychiatric drugs create neurotransmitter imbalances, physical and psychological dependence, and undesirable side effects. While medications are necessary or helpful in many cases, there are also non-drug lifestyle strategies and mental health techniques that can help to manage stress. This chapter explores the concept of stress and how it relates to wellness, and provides practical strategies, both physiological and psychological, to manage stress and optimize long-term emotional wellness and happiness.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationImproving Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
PublisherCRC Press
Pages85-104
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781000472462
ISBN (Print)9780367627638
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Health Professions
  • General Medicine
  • General Engineering
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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