Behavioral immunization: immunity to self-antigens contributes to psychological stress resilience

Interdependent Self-Construal: A Link to Psychological Resilience

Resilience Significantly Contributes to Exceptional Longevity

Objective. We aim to investigate whether centenarians are significantly more resilient than younger elders and whether resilience significantly contributes to exceptional longevity. Data. We use a unique dataset from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey with the largest sample to date of centenarians, nonagenarians, octogenarians, and a compatible group of young old aged 65-79. Met...

The Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy on Resilience and Psychological Well-Being of Couples Referred to Counseling Centers

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of dialectical behavioral therapy on resilience and psychological well-being of couples referring to Bushehr counseling centers. Methods: This study was performed on 3 couples (6 people) who were selected through voluntary and purposeful sampling. Data collection tools were Connor and Davidson Resilience Scale (2003) and Ryf...

BALB/c Mice Immunity to Hydatidosis Induced by In-vitro Reared Echinococcus granulosus Adult Worm Antigens

Background: Echinococcosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. Several native and recombinant antigens, derived from different stages of E. granulosus life cycle, have been used for vaccine trials. In vitro reared adult worms are good candidates for vaccination as they do not produce fertile egg/s and do not have any risk of contamination for r...

Psychological Problems of Pneumothorax According to Resilience, Stress, and Post-Traumatic Stress

Objective The aims of the study were to investigate psychological distress in pneumothorax patients. Methods A cohort study was performed in 101 patients with spontaneous pneumothorax. They were divided into three groups: (A) under 19 years old, (B) those of an intermediate age, and (C) over 45 years old. General well-being [Psychological Wellbeing Index-Short Form (PWI-SF)], traumatic event ...