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Book description

The Handbook of Stress: Neuropsychological Effects on the Brain is an authoritative guide to the effects of stress on brain health, with a collection of articles that reflect the most recent findings in the field.

• Presents cutting edge findings on the effects of stress on brain health
• Examines stress influences on brain plasticity across the lifespan, including links to anxiety, PTSD, and clinical depression
• Features contributions by internationally recognized experts in the field of brain health
• Serves as an essential reference guide for scholars and advanced students

Cheryl D. Conrad is Professor in the Department of Psychology and Associate Dean for Research, Division of Natural Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe. She is the author of more than 40 publications that report on how stress influences brain plasticity and resilience.