1. What is psychosocial stressor?

A psychosocial stressor is an imagined or existing social threat that changes people's lives forever. Bouncing back from there can take a very long time.

2. What are causes of psychosocial stressor?

Major StressnDevelopment of psychological stressnAggravate previously existing disorder

3.What are Effects of Psychosocial Stressors

1. Not being able to believe it happenedn2. Send body into shockn4. People feel lostn5. Causes Immense stressn6. Gives rise to maladaptive behavior and manifests as illness

4. What are Examples of psychosocial stressors

Interactions between economic and social determinants nLocal environmental risk nDaily opportunities and behavior

5. What are Risks of psychosocial stressors?

1. It can cause headaches, gut issues, sleep disturbances, emotional breakdown, confusion, anxiety, and depression. n2. The chronic stress caused by psychosocial stress can cause disorders or aggravate already existing conditions. n3. They can weaken the immune system over time and can cause a rise in blood pressure.n4. A person under the effect of psychosocial stressors may experience a high heart rate, feel overwhelmed, have difficulty sleeping, be tired, have poor cognitive abilities, and lose memory. n5. They may always be in fight and flight mode and fear that this situation will last forever. They will experience social withdrawal, isolation, frustration and will be unable to do everyday work. Psychosocial stress can also trigger acute cardiac events. n6. There are several hormonal changes in the body in response to stressors that affect normal functioning, mood, and energy levels.