Providing fresh insights into the complex relationship between stress
and mental health, internationally recognized contributors identifie
emerging conceptual issues, highlight promising avenues for further
study, and detail novel methodological techniques for addressing
contemporary empirical problems. Specific coverage includes stressful
life events, chronic strains, psychosocial resources and mediators,
vulnerability to stress, and mental health outcomes-thus providing
researchers with a tool to take stock of the past and future of this
field.