Stress is a normal component of life and a number of mechanisms exist to cope with its effects. The stresses that challenge man's existence in our modern society may result in failure of these coping mechanisms, with resultant stress-induced illness. The aim of the journal therefore is to provide a forum for discussion of all aspects of stress which affect the individual in both health and disease.

The Journal explores the subject from as many aspects as possible, so that when stress becomes a consideration, health information can be presented as to the best ways by which to minimise its effects.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:

• Psychosocial stress
  Stress in society, stress and children, adolescents, women, the elderly, retirement, poverty, overcrowding

• Occupational stress
  Sources, manifestations, prevention, treatment

• Stress and the immune system
  Cancer, AIDS, infectious disorders, psychoneuroimmunology

• Stress assessment techniques
  Measurements for state and trait anger, depression, hostility, life change events, hassles

• Stress and cardiovascular disease
  Hypertension, coronary heart disease, sudden death

• Post traumatic stress disorders
  Manifestations, prevention, treatment

• Stress management
  Meditation, autogenic training, cognitive restructuring, behavioural modification, pharmacology

• Stress and subtle energies
  Aromatherapy, music, auditory and photic stimuli, electromagnetic energy, cranioelectrical stimulation

• Stress and neurotransmitters
  Endorphins, serotonin, norepinephrine, melatonin, dopamine

• Stress and ageing
  Role of antioxidants

• Stress and emotional disorders
  Anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive behaviour, eating disorders, substance abuse

• Stress and sports

• Stress and the quality of life