Psychological risk factors and cardiovascular disease

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Objectives Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death worldwide, emerging from combination several factors. The aim this review is to define the psychological factors that significant in development and progression these disorders. Methods Studies published through 2023 concerning adults with vulnerability and/or cardiovascular disease were selected searches PubMed, PsychINFO, Science Direct, Google Scholar. Results Psychological stress may influence CVD, other risk factors, or it can act independently, as cases workplace stress, post-traumatic disorder, Takotsubo syndrome bereavement. Coping strategies, anxiety depression have also been identified relevant cardiac patients. Adverse childhood experiences linked reduced quality life for acquired CVDs. Conclusion This demonstrates affect function. An in-depth study correlates CVDs would allow healthcare professionals design more effective prevention intervention programs.

Language: Английский

Transformative process in narratives of bodily autobiographical memories: A psychological clinical group intervention with breast cancer survivors

Health Psychology Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 1, 2025

Breast cancer survivors often report internal sensations of discomfort that influence body image or the subjective representation one's appearance, which can cause a disconnection between and personal identity. 12 breast were involved in group psychological intervention focused on management autobiographical memories related to their own after cancer. Three open questions administered pre, post 1 month later intervention. Autobiographical analyzed with qualitative methodology explore transformative process at three time points. Findings highlight main themes: (1) narratives cancer-related (2) emotion towards (3) reflections. This innovative appears support re-taking control emotions.

Language: Английский

Did social isolation affect anxiety and sleep quality of elite soccer players during the COVID-19 lockdown? Comparisons to training before distancing in the pandemic and outlook for mental health

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Nov. 29, 2024

To analyze the anxiety levels and sleep quality of elite soccer athletes in training pre-pandemic during lockdown caused by COVID-19.

Language: Английский