CHRC Researchers Bring Together 120 Authors in Global E-book on Stress and Health
Adelinda Candeias and Edgar Galindo, researchers at the Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), are the coordinators of the Special Issue entitled “The Interplay of Stress, Health and Well-Being: Unravelling the Psychological and Physiological Processes”, published in the prestigious Health Psychology section of the journal Frontiers in Psychology.
This Special Issue brings together 24 scientific articles authored by 120 researchers from four continents — Europe, Asia, North America, and South America — and has recently been recognised with publication in E-book format, highlighting its international reach and scientific relevance. To date, the volume has already recorded over 72.9K views.
In the editorial that opens the volume, the coordinators present a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the relationship between stress, physical health, and mental well-being, integrating recent evidence on the psychological and physiological mechanisms that underlie these interactions. Evidence-based strategies for prevention, intervention, and health promotion are also discussed, with an emphasis on innovative approaches that recognise social, emotional, and cognitive factors as key determinants of resilience and overall health.
The interconnection between stress, physiology, and health is profound. Chronic stress has been linked to several psychological mechanisms, such as coping styles in the face of anxiety and cognitive appraisal processes (Candeias et al., 2021; Stueck, 2021). Research also indicates that stress-related behaviours, such as poor sleep and unhealthy eating habits, can further aggravate health problems, highlighting the need for effective intervention strategies to mitigate their impact (Galindo et al., 2022).
Understanding these physiological mechanisms and intervention opportunities is fundamental to the development of comprehensive health promotion strategies that address both the mental and physical well-being of individuals.
This Special Issue reinforces the notion that the relationship between stress, health, and well-being is multifaceted, with profound implications for both individuals and communities. Chronic stress is associated with several physical pathologies, including cardiovascular diseases, immune dysfunction, and metabolic disorders, and is exacerbated by poor lifestyle habits such as inadequate sleep and diet. Understanding the underlying psychological and physiological mechanisms is essential for developing effective strategies to prevent and promote mental and physical well-being.
Promoting an integrated approach that bridges psychology and physiology is therefore key to addressing global health challenges.
📘 Read the full editorial here: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1471084
📗Access the full E-book here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZkbND4GwaA2ZwxWIBFtJQTEuf8jLt9V/view?usp=sharing