Not exact matches
Intro: Health psychology and gastroenterology have become increasingly aligned over the last several decades because: «There is strong evidence that
cognitive behavioral therapy; hypnotherapy; and mindfulness - based therapy directly target physiological
processes by reducing arousal
of the autonomic nervous system,
decreasing the stress - response, and even reducing inflammation.
Chronic stress speeds up the aging
process, delays wound healing, contributes to depression and anxiety,
decreases cognitive function, and increases the risk
of illness from bacteria or viruses.
The evaluation found higher levels
of classroom instruction improved children's social -
cognitive processes, reduced behavioral issues and
decreased teacher's perceptions
of youth problem behavior.