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Chapter 4
The Mind/Body Connection
Psychological Health
encompasses both emotional and mental health awareness and control of thoughts and feelings stress starts with a single thought
many repeated bouts of acute stress life conditions (ex. difficult job situation)
direct effects
physiological changes in the body
indirect effects
change in behavior and lifestyle habits
upset stomach difficulty sleeping bruxism heart palpitations increased blood pressure concentration problems depression
increased susceptibility to disease and illness unable to work effectively when stressed
Lifestyle choices associated with stress Effects of cortisol on heart Fight or flight physical changes that affect vascular and coronary systems