Stressed-out stress systems: dysregulated stress-systems in the pathophysiology of stress-related disorders

Author(s):
Bauduin, S.E.E.C.
Published
2022
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis aims to further unravel the role of the stress-systems in the pathophysiology of stress-related psychiatric disorders, by exploring elements of regulation and dysregulation of the two major stress systems (i.e. the ANS and the HPA-axis), and their relation with psychological and psychiatric characteristics.

HPA-axissympathetic nervous system (SNS)CortisolAlpha-amylaseCushing's disease(f)MRI
Defense date
2022-11-23
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Wee, N.J.A. van der
Advisor(s)
Giltay, E.J.; Werff, S.J.A. van der
Committee member(s)
Hemert, A.M. van; Biermansz, N.; Elzinga, B.; Tol, M.J. van; Veltman, D.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
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1887/3487160