Hair cortisol and cortisone as markers of stress in Indigenous and non-Indigenous young adults

Stress ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belinda Davison ◽  
Gurmeet R Singh ◽  
James McFarlane
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Hair Cortisol

scholarly journals Discrimination and hair cortisol concentration among asian, latinx and white young adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 100047
Author(s):  
Tiffany Yip ◽  
Paul Smith ◽  
Michael Tynes ◽  
Sheena Mirpuri ◽  
Ashley Weems ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Cortisol Concentration ◽  
Hair Cortisol

scholarly journals Both Hair Cortisol Levels and Perceived Stress Predict Increased Symptoms of Depression: An Exploratory Study in Young Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Gerber ◽  
Nadeem Kalak ◽  
Catherine Elliot ◽  
Edith Holsboer-Trachsler ◽  
Uwe Pühse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Cortisol Levels

scholarly journals Examining the Relationship Between Hair Cortisol With Stress-Related and Transdiagnostic Subclinical Measures

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Torrecilla ◽  
Neus Barrantes-Vidal
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Stress Buffering ◽  
Hair Samples ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
As Stress ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Hair cortisol concentrations (HCC) provide a retrospective examination of long-term cortisol production as a measure of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis functioning, one of the major neural systems implicated in mediating the effects of stress on mental illness. However, evidence about the relationship between HCC with stressors and symptoms is scattered. In the present study, we aimed to examine the association between HCC and a wide range of stress-related and transdiagnostic subclinical measures in a sample of non-clinical young adults with a wide distribution of schizotypy.Methods: A total sample of 132 non-clinical young adults recruited at college and technical schools oversampled for schizotypy scores were assessed on distal and proximal stressful experiences, appraisals of stress, traits and symptoms of the affective, psychosis and dissociation spectrums, as well as stress-buffering measures, and provided 3 cm-hair samples.Results: No significant associations were found between HCC and any of the stress-related and subclinical measures. Only suspiciousness and disorganization showed a trend for a positive association with HCC but the magnitude was small.Conclusions: The present findings support previous studies indicating an overall lack of concordance between a broad range of stress-related and (sub)clinical phenotypic measures with hair cortisol. This study examined for the first time the relationship of HCC with the non-clinical expression of the psychosis spectrum, that is, schizotypy, which complements previous studies on clinical high risk and established psychosis and offers a promising strategy for studying possible HPA dysfunctions characterizing the subclinical psychosis continuum without the confounds associated to clinical psychosis.

scholarly journals Hair cortisol and lifetime discrimination: Moderation by subjective social status

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510291769517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kymberlee M O’Brien ◽  
Jerrold Meyer ◽  
Edward Tronick ◽  
Celia L Moore
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Chronic Stressor ◽  
Home Stress

Discrimination has been associated with elevated cortisol as measured in saliva, blood, and urine. This study investigated the association between lifetime discrimination and hair cortisol concentrations, considered a measure of chronic stress. We recruited 180 young adults from diverse backgrounds. Participant responses to lifetime discrimination, home stress, and subjective status measures were recorded. Lifetime discrimination significantly predicted hair cortisol concentrations, supporting past research that discrimination experiences impact neuroendocrine systems. To our knowledge, these are the first findings associating hair cortisol concentrations with discrimination and supports prior evidence positing discrimination as a chronic stressor that serves as a risk factor for chronic disease.

Objectively assessed physical activity is associated with increased hair cortisol content in young adults

Stress ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 593-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Gerber ◽  
Ingibjörg H. Jonsdottir ◽  
Nadeem Kalak ◽  
Catherine Elliot ◽  
Uwe Pühse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Hair Cortisol

scholarly journals Sex-specific association of hair cortisol concentration with stress-related psychological factors in healthy young adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Won Jae Kim ◽  
Kyung Mee Park ◽  
Jung Tak Park ◽  
Eunchong Seo ◽  
Suk Kyoon An ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Cortisol Concentration ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Psychological Measures ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Specific Association ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Hair cortisol concentration (HCC) has received attention as a useful marker of stress, but evidence on associations between psychological factors and cortisol concentration is inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to investigate the sex differences in the relationship between cortisol concentration and psychological factors in healthy young adults. Methods A total of 205 (103 females, 102 males) healthy young adults participated. HCC and various stress-related psychological measures were compared between sexes. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to assess associations between HCC and stress-related psychological measures for all participants and for each sex. Results The difference in HCC according to sex was not significant. The reported number of stressful life events in the past year, stress perception, depressive and anxiety-related symptoms, and emotion dysregulation were not different between sexes, either. The association between HCC and emotion dysregulation was significant in females but not males. Conclusion We observed a sex-specific association between HCC and psychological factors. Our findings may imply that HCC could be a useful biomarker of stress and stress-related emotion dysregulation in healthy young women.

Continuum of Care Following Sports-Related Concussion

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 1389-1403
Author(s):  
Jessica Brown ◽  
Kelly Knollman-Porter
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Continuum Of Care ◽  
Medical Professional ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Youth Athletes ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
History Of ◽  
Injury Reporting

Purpose Although guidelines have changed regarding federally mandated concussion practices since their inception, little is known regarding the implementation of such guidelines and the resultant continuum of care for youth athletes participating in recreational or organized sports who incur concussions. Furthermore, data regarding the role of speech-language pathologists in the historic postconcussion care are lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the experiences of young adults with history of sports-related concussion as it related to injury reporting and received follow-up care. Method Participants included 13 young adults with history of at least one sports-related concussion across their life span. We implemented a mixed-methods design to collect both quantitative and qualitative information through structured interviews. Participants reported experiencing 42 concussions across the life span—26 subsequent to sports injuries. Results Twenty-three concussions were reported to a parent or medical professional, 14 resulted in a formal diagnosis, and participants received initial medical care for only 10 of the incidents and treatment or services on only two occasions. Participants reported concussions to an athletic trainer least frequently and to parents most frequently. Participants commented that previous experience with concussion reduced the need for seeking treatment or that they were unaware treatments or supports existed postconcussion. Only one concussion incident resulted in the care from a speech-language pathologist. Conclusion The results of the study reported herein shed light on the fidelity of sports-related concussion care management across time. Subsequently, we suggest guidelines related to continuum of care from injury to individualized therapy.

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