Psychology - Stress and Health Psychology

Explore a comprehensive tutorial series on stress and health psychology, covering topics from the fundamentals of health psychology to advanced concepts like post-traumatic growth. Delve into the physiological stress response, including the HPA axis and General Adaptation Syndrome, and examine the intricate relationship between stress and the immune system. Investigate psychological stressors, personality factors, and their impact on heart disease. Learn about perceived control, learned helplessness, and the influence of social hierarchy on stress. Gain insights into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), coping mechanisms, and resilience. Discover effective stress management techniques, including physical exercise and social support. Conclude with an introduction to positive psychology, offering a holistic understanding of mental well-being and personal growth.

Introduction to Health Psychology (Intro Psych Tutorial #206).
What is Stress? (Intro Psych Tutorial #207).
The Stress Response & HPA Axis (Intro Psych Tutorial #208).
General Adaptation Syndrome (Intro Psych Tutorial #209).
Stress & The Immune System (Intro Psych Tutorial #210).
Psychological Stressors & Health (Intro Psych Tutorial #211).
Stress, Personality, & Heart Disease (Intro Psych Tutorial #212).
Perceived Control & Learned Helplessness (Intro Psych Tutorial #213).
Stress & Social Hierarchy (Intro Psych Tutorial #214).
Control, Choice, Blame, & Stress (Intro Psych Tutorial #215).
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD (Intro Psych Tutorial #216).
Coping, Resilience, & Post-Traumatic Growth (Intro Psych Tutorial #217).
Stress Management & Physical Exercise (Intro Psych Tutorial #218).
Stress, Social Support, & The Faith Factor (Intro Psych Tutorial #219).
Positive Psychology (Intro Psych Tutorial #220).