Stress-related Health Issues

Definition

Stress-related health issues are physical or mental health problems that are influenced by excessive stress. These can include conditions like anxiety disorders, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, insomnia, depression, and chronic pain.

Related terms

Coping mechanisms: Strategies individuals use to manage stress and its effects on their well-being.

Psychosomatic disorders: Physical symptoms caused by psychological factors such as stress or emotional distress.

Allostatic load: The cumulative wear-and-tear effect on the body due to ongoing exposure to stressors.