The Neurobiology of Stress

Stress has been linked to a wide range of physical and mental illnesses, yet stress is part of everyday life and most organisms respond to challenges with adaptation and recovery. This course will consider both foundational and contemporary research regarding stress effects on the body and brain with the goal of gaining an understanding of the mechanisms of both resilience to stress and stress-induced pathology. The course will be divided into three modules, each covering basic themes in stress research.