Search for dissertations about: "stress-related disorders"

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  2. 6. Engagement in occupations of everyday life among women of working age. Indicators of health and stress

    Author : Carita Håkansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : women of working age; long-term sick leave; stress-related disorders; role values; manageability; personally meaningful occupations; occupational balance; occupational self-image; sense of coherence; health and stress experiences;

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  4. 7. Hypocortisolism in recurrent affective disorders

    Author : Martin Maripuu; Karl-Fredrik Norrback; Rolf Adolfsson; Mikael Wikgren; Marie Åsberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Affective disorders; Bipolar disorder; Cortisol; Depression; HPA-axis; Hypercortisolism; Hypocortisolism; Lithium; Metabolic syndrome; Obesity; Quality of life; Recurrent depression; Stress; Telomeres;

    Abstract : Bipolar disorders and recurrent depressions are two common psychiatric disorders with a life time prevalence of approximately 1% and 8%, respectively. Despite treatment these patients suffer from affective symptoms up to 50% of the time, resulting in lower well-being. READ MORE

  5. 8. To stress the importance of nature : nature-based therapy for the rehabilitation and prevention of stress-related disorders

    Author : Eva Sahlin; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : As a consequence of drastic labour market changes in the late 1990s, many employees experienced more stress in the workplace. Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to physical and mental health problems, and rehabilitation takes a long time. READ MORE

  6. 9. Cause-Specific Mortality and Physical Fitness in Mental Disorders - Epidemiological and Internventional Studies

    Author : Malin Henriksson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mental disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Physical fitness; Exercise; Intervention Studies; Primary Health Care; Dose-response; Randomized Controlled Trial;

    Abstract : Mental illnesses are common and constitute a substantial health-related and financial burden on both the individual and society. Mental disorders in general have increased risk of somatic morbidity. An early age of onset is commonly seen in anxiety disorders and the prevalence of these disorders has increased in youth in recent years. READ MORE

  7. 10. The role of nature in rehabilitation for individuals with stress-related mental disorders : Alnarp Rehabilitation Garden as supportive environment

    Author : Anna Maria Palsdottir; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Abstract The Alnarp Rehabilitation Garden was established in 2002 as a research and development project involving nature-based rehabilitation (NBR), based on empirical evidence that natural environments (nature) can have a positive effect on human health and well-being. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the Alnarp Rehabilitation Garden as a supportive environment in NBR with a special focus on the role of nature in relation to the rehabilitation process and essential qualities that might affect health outcome. READ MORE