Stress activates 
- Automatic nervous system 
- Central neurotransmitter system 
- Neuropeptide System 
- Hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis
Have direct effect on data processing within the neural circuits of the brain.

Stress activating Systems

When engaging with perceived stimuli, you undergo 
- Reception 
- Perception 

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Stress on memory and it’s effects is dependent on time of exposure to the distressing stimulus. Memory could be better or worse. 

Stress Effects on Memory 

Yaribeygi, H., Panahi, Y., Sahraei, H., Johnston, T. P., & Sahebkar, A. (2017). The impact of stress on body function: A review. EXCLI journal, 16, 1057–1072. https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2017-480

The impact of stress on body function: A review

Cognition: Perceived Stimuli 

Stress can cause pathophysiologic changes. Such as changes in the brain that can manifest into behavioral, mood, and cognitive disorders.

Stress and Disorders

Stress, both acute and chronic, have detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system.

Stress and Cardiovascular 

Sansone, R. A., & Sansone, L. A. (2010). Gratitude and well being: the benefits of appreciation. Psychiatry (Edgmont (Pa. : Township)), 7(11), 18–22.

 Gratitude and well being: the benefits of appreciation.

Simple psychological interventions can enhance and improve gratitude and can be effective in clinical settings.

Psychological Interventions and Grattitude 

Appreciation of valuable objects, encounters, experiences, and people in your life.

Gratitude 

It is an attitude and coping response. It elicits a positive emotional reaction and benefits one’s overall wellbeing. 

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