Diurnal cortisol slopes and mental and physical health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Changes in levels of the stress-sensitive hormone cortisol from morning to evening
are referred to as diurnal cortisol slopes. Flatter diurnal cortisol slopes have been proposed …
are referred to as diurnal cortisol slopes. Flatter diurnal cortisol slopes have been proposed …
Stress-related and basic determinants of hair cortisol in humans: A meta-analysis
T Stalder, S Steudte-Schmiedgen, N Alexander… - …, 2017 - Elsevier
The analysis of hair cortisol concentrations (HCC) is a relatively new strategy to measure
long-term cumulative cortisol levels, which is increasingly used in …
long-term cumulative cortisol levels, which is increasingly used in …
A users guide to HPA axis research
RL Spencer, T Deak - Physiology & behavior, 2017 - Elsevier
Glucocorticoid hormones (cortisol and corticosterone-CORT) are the effector hormones of
the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis neuroendocrine system. CORT is a systemic …
the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis neuroendocrine system. CORT is a systemic …
The neural diathesis-stress model of schizophrenia revisited: An update on recent findings considering illness stage and neurobiological and methodological …
Over the past decade, our understanding of the role of stress in serious mental illness has
become more sophisticated. In this paper, we revisit the neural diathesis-stress model of …
become more sophisticated. In this paper, we revisit the neural diathesis-stress model of …
Ketamine versus midazolam in bipolar depression with suicidal thoughts: A pilot midazolam‐controlled randomized clinical trial
Objectives To evaluate feasibility and effects of a sub‐anesthetic infusion dose of ketamine
versus midazolam on suicidal ideation in bipolar depression. Neurocognitive, blood and …
versus midazolam on suicidal ideation in bipolar depression. Neurocognitive, blood and …
Maltreatment and diurnal cortisol regulation: A meta-analysis
Childhood maltreatment leads to a host of negative physical and mental health outcomes,
with cortisol dysregulation implicated as a possible mechanism. Given inconsistencies …
with cortisol dysregulation implicated as a possible mechanism. Given inconsistencies …
Associations between the effort-reward imbalance model of workplace stress and indices of cardiovascular health: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Work stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by 50%, with increasing
research focusing on the underlying mechanisms responsible for these associations. Our …
research focusing on the underlying mechanisms responsible for these associations. Our …
Effects of a novel positive psychological intervention on prenatal stress and well-being: A pilot randomised controlled trial
K Matvienko-Sikar, S Dockray - Women and Birth, 2017 - Elsevier
Problem Low prenatal well-being has adverse outcomes for mother and infant but few
interventions currently exist to promote and maintain prenatal well-being. Background …
interventions currently exist to promote and maintain prenatal well-being. Background …
Psychosocial functioning and the cortisol awakening response: Meta-analysis, P-curve analysis, and evaluation of the evidential value in existing studies
Cortisol levels rise immediately after awakening and peak approximately 30–45 min
thereafter. Psychosocial functioning influences this cortisol awakening response (CAR), but …
thereafter. Psychosocial functioning influences this cortisol awakening response (CAR), but …
Reduced hair cortisol after maltreatment mediates externalizing symptoms in middle childhood and adolescence
LO White, M Ising, K von Klitzing… - Journal of child …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background The enduring impact of childhood maltreatment on biological systems and
ensuing psychopathology remains incompletely understood. Long‐term effects of stress may …
ensuing psychopathology remains incompletely understood. Long‐term effects of stress may …