-Journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress

Stress is a normal component of life and a number of mechanisms exist to cope with its effects. The stresses that challenge man''s existence in our modern society may result in failure of these coping mechanisms, with resultant stress-induced illness. The aim of the journal therefore is to provide a forum for discussion of all aspects of stress which affect the individual in both health and disease.

The Journal explores the subject from as many aspects as possible, so that when stress becomes a consideration, health information can be presented as to the best ways by which to minimise its effects.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:

-Psychosocial stress
Stress in society, stress and children, adolescents, women, the elderly, retirement, poverty, overcrowding
-Occupational stress
Sources, manifestations, prevention, treatment
-Stress and the immune system
Cancer, AIDS, infectious disorders, psychoneuroimmunology
-Stress assessment techniques
Measurements for state and trait anger, depression, hostility, life change events, hassles
-Stress and cardiovascular disease
Hypertension, coronary heart disease, sudden death
-Post traumatic stress disorders
Manifestations, prevention, treatment
-Stress management
Meditation, autogenic training, cognitive restructuring, behavioural modification, pharmacology
-Stress and subtle energies
Aromatherapy, music, auditory and photic stimuli, electromagnetic energy, cranioelectrical stimulation
-Stress and neurotransmitters
Endorphins, serotonin, norepinephrine, melatonin, dopamine
-Stress and ageing
Role of antioxidants
-Stress and emotional disorders
Anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive behaviour, eating disorders, substance abuse
-Stress and sports
-Stress and the quality of life