July 2004 PMID 15250815

Psychological stress and the human immune system: a meta-analytic study of 30 years of inquiry.

Suzanne C Segerstrom, Gregory E Miller

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Peak: 2 in Feb 2022
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Overall, the discussions show a mix of support and casual commentary, with references to scientific studies and health effects, exemplified by mentions of the meta-analysis and the link between chronic stress and modern diseases. The tone ranges from serious acknowledgment to humor, reflecting a general recognition of the article's relevance without deep controversy or widespread action.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the connection between stress and health, supporting the article's findings, although some reduce the nuance, as seen in the comments about diseases being linked to chronic stress.

InterestModerate interest

There is moderate curiosity about the article and related topics, with comments referencing scientific studies and the impact of stress on health, but some remarks are casual or dismissive.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The discussions reflect some effort to understand or relate to the research, especially with references to scientific analyses and the impact of thought on health, though some comments are more superficial or humorous.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions indicate that the article resonates with ongoing concerns about health and stress, suggesting it has a meaningful, yet not transformative, influence on public understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed over 300 research articles spanning 30 years to understand how psychological stress affects the human immune system, finding that short-term stress can sometimes boost some natural immune responses while reducing specific immunity, whereas prolonged stress tends to suppress both cellular and humoral immune functions.
  • Naturalistic stressors like exams typically weaken cellular immunity but leave humoral immunity relatively unaffected, while chronic stress consistently impairs both types of immune responses.
  • The impact of stress on the immune system varies depending on the nature of the stressful event (e.g., trauma vs. loss) and physical vulnerability factors such as age or existing health conditions, with subjective feelings of stress often not directly related to immune changes.]

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Yusuke
@yusuketheyogi · X

研究によって、ネガティブな考えはナチュラルキラー細胞を減少させ免疫を弱め、ポジティブシンキングは逆に免疫を向上させる事が分かっている。 ポジティブに考える。 感謝する。 それを言葉にする事で思考が習慣づきポジティブなサイクルを作り出せる。 大丈夫。うまくいく! https://t.co/DCqavhSgPs

Feb 7, 2022 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,890 followers View post →
Vanila M. Singh, MD
@VanilaSingh · X

#DYK that #PositiveThinking really can keep you healthier? https://t.co/rRF6F5LQG8 https://t.co/zd5M6woNp4

Feb 24, 2022 · 6 likes · 3,585 followers View post →
∆.R.∆.M
@aramh4ck · X

Nuestra forma de pensamiento influye en nuestro sistema inmune debido al estrés que genera (estudio: https://t.co/oijKUGlyFw)

Dec 12, 2021 · 4 likes · 31,334 followers View post →
Dr. Suzanne Segerstrom
@suzannecarrie · X

@aidangcw @ErinWestgate Greg and I won $100 off one of my colleagues in the psych department. No reviewer, editor, or copy editor said a thing about it. https://t.co/zGPvoSV0Ne

May 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 802 followers View post →
Dani Trainer
@Dani_trainer_ · X

Es otra de las pandemias: casi todas las enfermedades modernas están relacionadas con el estrés crónico. https://t.co/YgETpRjw35

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 18,462 followers View post →
Dani Trainer
@Dani_trainer_ · X

Y es que los estudios científicos son claros: CASI TODAS las enfermedades modernas están relacionadas con el estrés crónico. https://t.co/YgETpRjw35

Nov 18, 2022 · 18,462 followers View post →

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sara.art
@saraart4 · X

→ https://t.co/kWN19ffJ5a Langage flou + rigidité morale = augmentation du stress biologique collectif

Jul 10, 2025 · 8,496 followers View post →
P A N A D O L
@ipndol · X

هذا رابط الدراسة للاستفادة ..

Jul 2, 2025 · 766 followers View post →
MitoBasTiaanC
@MitoBasTiaanC · X

@GG8918698281012 @KatuitdeBoomNL Hahaha, jaaaaahhh, lekker afschuiven Pientere Persoonlijkheid. Eigenlijk een ontzettende dooddoener in deze discussie. Op je 'vriendelijke' verzoek heb ik in een 10 tal seconden even gepubmed voor je, een meta-analyse (snap je wat dat is?): https://t.co/cPXGh8bKAw

Jun 30, 2024 · 456 followers View post →
Robert Olney
@boretrol · X

Psychological Stress and the Human Immune System: A Meta-Analytic Study of 30 Years of Inquiry https://t.co/NgMXuKeLQN

Sep 24, 2023 · 1,672 followers View post →
David South
@DSChallenges · X

“Psychological #Stress and the Human #Immune #System: A Meta-Analytic #Study of 30 Years of Inquiry - PMC.” https://t.co/8NQuWWIBC0

Apr 15, 2023 · 1,822 followers View post →
Dani Trainer
@Dani_trainer_ · X

Y es que los estudios científicos son claros: CASI TODAS las enfermedades modernas están relacionadas con el estrés crónico. https://t.co/YgETpRjw35

Nov 18, 2022 · 18,462 followers View post →
Vanila M. Singh, MD
@VanilaSingh · X

#DYK that #PositiveThinking really can keep you healthier? https://t.co/rRF6F5LQG8 https://t.co/zd5M6woNp4

Feb 24, 2022 · 6 likes · 3,585 followers View post →
Yusuke
@yusuketheyogi · X

研究によって、ネガティブな考えはナチュラルキラー細胞を減少させ免疫を弱め、ポジティブシンキングは逆に免疫を向上させる事が分かっている。 ポジティブに考える。 感謝する。 それを言葉にする事で思考が習慣づきポジティブなサイクルを作り出せる。 大丈夫。うまくいく! https://t.co/DCqavhSgPs

Feb 7, 2022 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,890 followers View post →
∆.R.∆.M
@aramh4ck · X

Nuestra forma de pensamiento influye en nuestro sistema inmune debido al estrés que genera (estudio: https://t.co/oijKUGlyFw)

Dec 12, 2021 · 4 likes · 31,334 followers View post →
Dani Trainer
@Dani_trainer_ · X

Es otra de las pandemias: casi todas las enfermedades modernas están relacionadas con el estrés crónico. https://t.co/YgETpRjw35

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 18,462 followers View post →
Dr. Suzanne Segerstrom
@suzannecarrie · X

@aidangcw @ErinWestgate Greg and I won $100 off one of my colleagues in the psych department. No reviewer, editor, or copy editor said a thing about it. https://t.co/zGPvoSV0Ne

May 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 802 followers View post →