Background We now know that depression is associated with a chronic, low-grade
inflammatory response and activation of cell-mediated immunity, as well as activation of the …

This article discusses how self‐regulatory models can be used to understand people's
response to health threats. The article begins with a general discussion of the principles and …

We discuss the development of Eccles, Wigfield, and colleagues' expectancy-value model of
achievement motivation (now called SEVT for situated expectancy value theory) and review …

Objective To investigate disparities in mental health care episodes, aligning our analyses
with decisions to start or drop treatment, and choices made during treatment. Study Design …

Three studies examined associations between goal disengagement and goal
reengagement tendencies and indicators of physical health (eg, health problems, cortisol …

Objective To determine the association between asthma and mental disorders among adults
in the community. Setting Germany. Participants Representative sample of the general …

OBJECTIVE: Our objectives were (a) to determine which common mental disorders are
associated with asthma in the general population after controlling for age and sex, and (b) to …

Asthma is a common non-communicable disease, often characterized by activity limitation,
negative effects on social life and relationships, problems with finding and keeping …

Asthma can be affected by stress, anxiety, sadness, and suggestion, as well as by
environmental irritants or allergens, exercise, and infection. It also is associated with an …

Objectives To apply the I nstitute of M edicine definition of healthcare disparities, to measure
disparities in different aspects of episodes of mental health care and to identify disparities in …