Stress, Anxiety and Depression

The Role of Sense of Belonging and Social Support on Stress and Depression in Individuals With Depression

“…A substantial body of research has demonstrated that stress and depression form a vicious cycle whereby the one aggravates the other (Franks & Faux, 1990;Hammen, 1991;Kessler, 1997;Kessler & Magee, 1993;Yarcheski & Mahon, 1999). According to Wheatley (1997), when stress is long lasting, depression may develop insidiously under the cloak of chronic stress symptoms, whereas depression, in turn, inhibits the ability to cope with stress. Nearly all individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) report significant life stress before the episode (Kessler, 2002).…”

Effect of social support on psychological-stress-induced anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis

“…Like most other chronic diseases, ESRD patients are also subjected to multiple physiological and psychological stressors caused by prolonged disease course and treatment [13][14][15][16]. These patients often have dietary and fluid restrictions, time constraints, functional limitations, loss of employment, loss of role in intimate dyad/family/workplace/ society, change in sexual function, fear of death, and others.…”

Associations between stress, fatigue, sleep disturbances and dental students’ oral health-related behaviours: Changes throughout academic year

“…7 Chronic stress is quite common amongst university students, especially amongst dental students. It is known that examination and a fear of underperforming as well as limited time for relaxation appear to be the most stressful elements for dental students.…”