Research, both clinical-epidemiological and experimental on humans andanimals, has broadly revealed a tight link between stress and
somatic/psychological dysfunctional states. Acute and chronic life stressors, psychological alterations such as anxiety and depression, personality traits such
as anger and hostility, as well as the absence of social support have all been shown to interfere with and modulate the onset and progression of a number
of disease conditions. Solid evidence shed light on the role of the autonomic nervous system (patho)physiology and its higher neural regulators in stress
related pathology and resilience. However, despite a growing number of empirical investigations and accumulating clinical evidence, still several issues
remain to be clarified about the actual mechanisms linking stress, symapthovagal balance and health risk profiles and features of individual resilience. This workshop will present the newest scientific evidence in the multidisciplinary arena.
Location of the initiative:
Erice
Date of the initiative:
June 8, 2025 - June 13, 2025