As part of The War Memorial’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, this two-part series explores the impact of trauma and the journey toward resilience. Led by professor, Dr. Judy Jacobs, the talks—The Psychology of Trauma and Managing the Stressors of the Day—offer insights and tools for anyone seeking to understand and support healing. While active military, veterans, first responders, and their families are especially encouraged to attend, these sessions are open to and valuable for all members of the community.
To register, visit warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/managing-stressors
Managing the Stressors of the Day
Scientists have been able to determine that persistent (or chronic) stress adversely affects our overall health. Stress negatively impacts our cardiovascular systems, plays a role in obesity, diabetes, and other health related illnesses as well as causes a weakened immune system leaving us vulnerable to other types of diseases. Chronic stress also plays a significant role in our mental health.
Topics that Dr. Jacobs will cover in this lecture include:
The types of stress we may experience
The causes of chronic stress
The chronic stress effect on our bodies
Identifying ways to overcome stress and its effects
Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/managing-stressors
