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Stress, distress, and immunity

H Ursin1

  • 1Department of Biological and Medical Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|November 25, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Psychoimmunology research shows psychological factors influence immune competence via neuroimmunomodulation. Future studies must quantify this impact, considering psychological principles like coping and distress.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Behavioral immunology

Background:

  • Psychoimmunology has established neuroimmunomodulation.
  • Psychological factors demonstrably influence immune competence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the clinical significance of psychological influences on immune function.
  • To advance understanding beyond demonstrating stressor effects on immunity.

Main Methods:

  • Investigating how the brain processes stressors based on psychological principles.
  • Analyzing the role of concepts like coping, control, and learned helplessness.

Main Results:

  • Neuroimmunomodulation is a well-established phenomenon.
  • Psychological factors significantly impact immune responses.

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Conclusions:

  • The field must now focus on quantifying the extent of psychological influence on immunity.
  • Understanding stress, distress, coping, and control is crucial for clinical validity in humans and animals.