The Use of Neuropeptide Y as a Measurement of the Effectiveness of Stress Inoculation
Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder and other stress-related illnesses constitute a large number of casualties in the United States Army. To prevent the performance-degradation effects of stress, the concept of stress inoculation develops, which allows for the development of stress resilience through the gradual introduction of stressors. Comprehensive Soldier Fitness is one stress inoculation program developed by the Army. However, its effectiveness is unproven. One way to measure a person?s resilience to stress is through their circulating concentration of neuropeptide Y, which has been linked to the prevention of stress-related effects. We propose an experiment to determine the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program by determining if Soldiers that have received the training exhibit a higher spike in neuropeptide Y during high-stress events.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA540922
Entities
People
- Brian Clayton
- C. E. Brown
- Lolita Burrell
- Michael Matthews
Organizations
- United States Military Academy