Managing stress and managing illness: Survival and quality of life in chronic disease

Author(s): Herberman, H., Cohen, L.

Journal/Book: J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 1995; 2: 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013. Plenum Publ Corp. 309-333.

Abstract: Interest has been steadily building in the impact of stress on psychological and physiological functioning, in particular on immune system responses, furthering the concept of a strong connection between the mind and the body. Implications for prevention of disease onset or treatment of stress-induced illness or immunocompromised conditions have been explored through the implementation of stress management techniques. Cognitive behavioral stress management interventions, biofeedback, relaxation, guided imagery, hypnosis, individual and group psychotherapy, aerobic exercise, and guided self-efficacy treatment are briefly reviewed to identify possible treatment mechanisms that may affect immune function and promote qualify of life. The application of behavioral techniques to reduce distress and sharpen coping skills has great promise in reducing the costs associated with chronic disease and in enhancing quality of life among those afflicted.

Note: Article A Baum, Univ Pittsburgh, Med Ctr, Inst Canc, Div Behav Med & Oncol, 405 Iroquois Bldg, 3600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA

Keyword(s): stress; stress management; quality of life; psychoneuroimmunology; cancer; STRUCTURED PSYCHIATRIC INTERVENTION; PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY; KILLER-CELL-ACTIVITY; RECURRENT HERPES LABIALIS; BREAST-CANCER PATIENTS; VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN; IMMUNE FUNCTION; LYMPHOCYTE-PROLIFERATION; IMMUNOLOGICAL CHANGES; PERIPHERAL-BLOOD

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