Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia01:29

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia

711
Schizophrenia, a complex psychiatric disorder, has been historically misunderstood. Early psychological theories attributed its origins to childhood trauma and unresponsive parenting. However, contemporary research largely rejects these notions, favoring the vulnerability-stress hypothesis. This model proposes that individuals with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may develop the disorder following exposure to significant environmental stressors. Notably, studies on high-risk...
711
Factors Affecting Perception01:25

Factors Affecting Perception

2.9K
Perception is influenced by perceptual set, context, motivation, and emotion. Perceptual set, or perceptual expectancy, refers to the tendency to perceive things in a particular way, influenced by previous experiences and expectations. This phenomenon affects the interpretation of stimuli, creating a set of mental tendencies and assumptions that impact sensory perceptions of sound, taste, touch, and sight.
An illustrative example of a perceptual set is the scenario where an airline pilot told...
2.9K
Psychological Responses to Stress01:20

Psychological Responses to Stress

771
Psychological responses to stress encompass the various cognitive and emotional reactions individuals experience when faced with challenging or threatening situations, such as a job loss. Prolonged exposure to stressors can disturb emotional balance, increasing negative emotions (e.g., anxiety and sadness) and diminishing positive emotions (e.g., joy and satisfaction). These persistent emotional shifts are associated with an increased risk of both physical illness and mental health issues, such...
771
Psychoneuroimmunology: Cardiovascular Disease01:27

Psychoneuroimmunology: Cardiovascular Disease

612
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is a multidisciplinary field that examines how psychological factors, particularly stress, interact with the immune system and impact physical health. Research in PNI has shown that chronic or traumatic stress can disrupt both the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system. These disruptions contribute to serious health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases.
A key area of focus in PNI is the relationship between stress and coronary...
612
Physiology of Emotion01:20

Physiology of Emotion

3.6K
The physiology of emotions is a multifaceted process involving the autonomic nervous system, brain structures, hormones, and neurotransmitters. This intricate interplay dictates how emotions manifest in the body and influence behavior.
Autonomic Nervous System
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a critical role in emotional responses by regulating involuntary physiological functions. It consists of two main components: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The sympathetic system...
3.6K
Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused01:20

Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused

583
Emotion-focused coping refers to a set of strategies aimed at managing the emotional impact of stressors, rather than directly addressing their causes. This approach involves altering one's emotional response to stressful situations to reduce their psychological effects. For example, individuals might talk with a friend or engage in activities like journaling to express their feelings. Such actions can help achieve emotional clarity or release, providing the psychological stability needed...
583

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Precision Measurement of Neutrino Oscillation Parameters with 10 Years of Data from the NOvA Experiment.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

Schwartz-Matsuo syndrome with lens coloboma.

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2025
Same author

Search for CP-Violating Neutrino Nonstandard Interactions with the NOvA Experiment.

Physical review letters·2024
Same author

Ibuprofen degradation by mixed bacterial consortia: Metabolic pathway and microbial community analysis.

Chemosphere·2024
Same author

A Meta-Analysis on Comparison of Open vs Closed Reduction of Gartland Type 3 Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children.

Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca·2023
Same author

The Postural Effects on Electrical Activities of Heart in Apparently Healthy Young Adults.

Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 25, 2026

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients
02:28

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

Published on: March 1, 2024

958

EMOTIONAL FACTORS IN PSORIASIS.

S Chaudhary1, A L DAS2

  • 1Classified Specialist (Psychiatry), MH Meerut - 250001.

Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|August 4, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Patients with psoriasis experience higher anxiety and depression than healthy individuals and those with medical conditions. However, their levels are lower than those with neuroses, indicating a distinct psychological profile for psoriasis patients.

Keywords:
AnxietyDepressionPsoriasis

More Related Videos

Influence of Emotional Factors on the Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Overweight Complicated with Hyperlipidemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
03:05

Influence of Emotional Factors on the Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Overweight Complicated with Hyperlipidemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Published on: November 21, 2025

678
The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
11:39

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Published on: July 11, 2013

39.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 25, 2026

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients
02:28

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

Published on: March 1, 2024

958
Influence of Emotional Factors on the Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Overweight Complicated with Hyperlipidemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
03:05

Influence of Emotional Factors on the Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for Overweight Complicated with Hyperlipidemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Published on: November 21, 2025

678
The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
11:39

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Published on: July 11, 2013

39.6K

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
  • Psychological comorbidities like anxiety and depression are frequently observed in psoriasis patients.
  • Understanding the specific psychological burden in psoriasis is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare anxiety and depression levels in patients with psoriasis against various control groups.
  • To investigate the psychological distress associated with psoriasis.
  • To inform therapeutic strategies for managing psoriasis comorbidities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Sinha's anxiety scale and Hamilton's depression rating scale.
  • Compared 25 psoriasis patients with age and sex-matched normal controls, patients with nonpsychosomatic medical illnesses, and patients with neuroses.
  • Assessed alcohol dependency in psoriasis patients.

Main Results:

  • Psoriasis patients exhibited significantly higher anxiety and depression compared to normal controls and medical illness patients.
  • Psoriasis patients showed significantly lower anxiety and depression levels than neurotic patients.
  • Five psoriasis patients reported alcohol dependency.

Conclusions:

  • Psoriasis is associated with significant levels of anxiety and depression, exceeding those in general medical patients but lower than in neuroses.
  • The findings highlight the need for integrated mental health support in psoriasis management.
  • Alcohol dependency may be a comorbidity in some psoriasis patients requiring attention.