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Stress Resilience Index

Meaning

A composite, clinically derived metric that quantifies an individual’s physiological and psychological capacity to effectively manage and recover from acute and chronic stressors. This index is typically calculated by assessing key hormonal biomarkers, such as the diurnal cortisol curve and DHEA-S levels, alongside heart rate variability (HRV) and subjective psychological data. A low index indicates depleted adrenal reserves and a heightened state of allostatic load, correlating with increased vulnerability to illness and burnout. The index provides an objective measure of the body’s adaptive reserve.