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Stress Management Protocols

Meaning

Stress management protocols are structured, evidence-based clinical and behavioral strategies designed to modulate the physiological and psychological response to chronic or acute stressors, thereby mitigating the detrimental effects of sustained allostatic load on the neuroendocrine system. These protocols often integrate techniques such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, targeted physical activity, sleep hygiene optimization, and cognitive behavioral interventions. The primary goal is to enhance the individual’s adaptive capacity, restore HPA axis sensitivity, and reduce the chronic hypersecretion of cortisol and catecholamines. Implementation of these protocols is essential for maintaining hormonal homeostasis and preventing stress-related pathologies.