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Stress, recovery and health

The course provides knowledge about psychological and biological processes with respect to stress, recovery, and health. The aim is to provide knowledge of theories, models, and concepts within the area of stress, recovery and health. After the course, the students will know how stress and health are interrelated at all levels (from the cell via the individual to the society) and be able to reflect critically on the potential negative consequences of stress. 

The course covers physiological and psychological stress reactions, stress and the nervous system, stress and the immune system, stress and health, psychosocial factors and stress, stress at work, individual differences in stress and stress-related health problems, coping with stress, sleep(loss) and recovery.

This course is given both as a single subject course, and on the individual track of the master's programme, term 3.

For more information on the programme: Master's programme in public health sciences: Individual perspectives on public health

  • Course structure

    Teaching format

    The teaching will be based on lectures and seminars.

    Participation in the lectures and seminars is mandatory. In case of absence, the student will be given a compensatory assignment.

    The course will be taught in English.

    PH17A1 course description 2024 (231 Kb)

    Course managers

    Loretta Platts and Wessel van Leeuwen, Stress Research Institute

    Assessment

    The course is examined through an individually written take-home exam.

    Active participation in the seminars is a course requirement. In case of absence from or insufficient participation in a seminar, the student will be given a compensatory assignment.

    The examination will be in English.

    Examiner

    Jonas Landberg

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

  • Course reports

  • Contact

    Study counsellor
    Shona McLean

    Study counsellor

    studievagledare.publichealth@su.se
    08-16 14 25
    Study Administrator, Basic and Advanced Level
    Elisabeth Hansson

    Study Administrator, Basic and Advanced Level

    kursadmin.publichealth@su.se
    08-16 42 75
    Coordinator, master's programme
    Sol Juarez

    Coordinator, master's programme

    sol.juarez@su.se
    Director of Studies, Basic and advanced levels
    Jonas Landberg

    Director of Studies

    jonas.landberg@su.se

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