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Psychosocial Stressors Health

Meaning

Psychosocial Stressors Health refers to the comprehensive clinical understanding and management of the adverse physiological impact that chronic social and psychological demands have on an individual’s endocrine and metabolic systems. These stressors, such as job strain, relationship conflicts, or socioeconomic instability, activate the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to chronic elevation of cortisol and catecholamines. Sustained activation results in downstream effects like insulin resistance, visceral fat accumulation, immune dysregulation, and suppression of the gonadal and thyroid axes. Addressing the physiological consequences of these stressors is a critical, empathetic component of restoring and maintaining hormonal health and longevity.