Stress, recovery, and health
The course provides knowledge about psychological and biological processes with respect to stress, recovery, and health. The aim is to provide knowledge of theories, models, and concepts within the area of stress, recovery and health. After the course, the students will know how stress and health are interrelated at all levels (from the cell via the individual to the society) and be able to reflect critically on the potential negative consequences of stress. The course covers physiological and psychological stress reactions, stress and the nervous system, stress and the immune system, stress and health, psychosocial factors and stress, stress at work, individual differences in stress and stress-related health problems, coping with stress, sleep(loss) and recovery.
Course information
Course code
PH009F1
Course credits
7.5
Course dates
October 1 - November 2, 2026.
Course syllabus
Syllabus PH009F1, valid from Autumn 2026
Kursplan PH009F1, giltig fr.o.m. HT2026
Course manager
Wessel van Leeuwen, Stress Research Institute
Sandra Blomqvist, Stress Research Institute
Schedule
Please note that the schedule may change until one month before the course starts.
Literature list
Please note that the literature list may change until two months before the course starts.
Literature list PH009F1, valid from Autumn 2023 pdf, 98.5 kB.
More information
This course is offered in collaboration with Master’s programme in public health sciences. Teaching occasions are to be attended jointly with master students.
All registered students will get access to more detailed course information in the learning platform Canvas.
Studying with a disability
If you have a long-term disability, you can apply for disability study support during your studies. The aim is to give you the opportunity to study on equal terms.
Admission
If you are interested in taking the course, please send an email to our study administrator at phd.admin.publichealth@su.se .
Application deadline: three months prior to course start.
Contact
Last updated: 2026-08-31
Source: Department of Public Health Sciences