Citation

Nurius PS, Uehara E, Zatzick DF. Am. J. Psychiatr. Rehabil. 2013; 16(2): 91-114.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15487768.2013.789688

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper describes the intersection of converging lines of research on the social structural, psychosocial, and physiological factors involved in the production of stress and implications for the field of mental health. Of particular interest are the stress sensitization consequences stemming from exposure to adversity over the life course. Contemporary stress sensitization theory provides important clinical utility in articulating mechanisms through which these multiple levels exert influence on mental health. Stress sensitization models (a) extend understanding of neurobiological and functional contexts within which extreme stressors operate and (b) make clear how these can influence psychologically traumatic outcomes. The value of interventions that are sensitive to current contexts as well as life course profiles of cumulative stress are illustrated through recent treatment innovations. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

crime; Trauma; human; Poverty; violence; mental health; Stress; suicide; sexual abuse; PTSD; Mental health; depression; prevalence; aggression; motivational interviewing; injury severity; stress; occupational health; comorbidity; posttraumatic stress disorder; sensitization; emotional disorder; substance abuse; article; personality disorder; life event; hate; paroxetine; sertraline; priority journal; cognitive therapy; social psychology; anxiety disorder; social aspect; coping behavior; assault; social status; pharmaceutical care; nightmare; coronary artery disease; divorce; income; parental deprivation; Neurobiology; prazosin; life stress; social structure; social discrimination