Characterization of Psychological and Biological Factors in an Animal Model of Warrior Stress
Abstract
For over a decade, American service members have been vigorously defending this nation and, in the process, have been exposed to death or the threat of death, explosive blasts, debilitating injuries, and other environmental stressors (e.g., noise, heat), not to mention separation from loved ones and unpredictable deployment schedules. Because service members are exposed to physical and psychological stressors, it is important to understand the effects of stress on psychobiological processes to better prevent and/or treat resulting illness or injury. Despite increased awareness that Warriors exposed to stress and blast may experience cognitive effects (e.g., memory and attention problems) and other post-deployment symptoms (e.g., chronic pain) mechanisms underlying psychological effects of stress and blast injury have yet to be identified. Therefore, basic research must be conducted to understand the complex response to injury and stress.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 26, 2013
- Accession Number
- AD1013063
Entities
People
- Angela M. Yarnell
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences