Nat Rev Neurosci June 2009 PMID 19401723

Effects of stress throughout the lifespan on the brain, behaviour and cognition.

Sonia J Lupien, Bruce S McEwen, Megan R Gunnar, Christine Heim

Mentions

42
Peak: 3 in Jul 2025
across 5 sources since Dec 2024

Extended reach

210,147
potential audience

Total likes

10,169

Video views

201,657

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Dec 2024 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News29 articles
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  • YouTube4 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight the impact of prolonged stress on the brain, referencing studies like Harvard's findings on hippocampal size, and include personal posts about conference experiences and work-life balance, using a tone that balances scientific interest with personal relevance, reflecting both engagement and moderate impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that chronic stress affects brain structures, citing studies like Harvard research on hippocampal reduction.

InterestModerate interest

The topics of stress, brain health, and lifespan effects generate moderate interest, especially with mentions of academic studies and professional conferences.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts engage with research details and personal experiences, but others are more casual, such as social discussions about conferences and personal wellbeing.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the research is recognized as important, the overall influence appears moderate; some posts show enthusiasm, but no post suggests revolutionary change.

Abstract in brief

  • Chronic stress exposure at any stage of life affects brain structures related to thinking and mental health, but the specific effects vary depending on when and how long the stress occurs.
  • The timing, duration, genetic factors, and prior environmental experiences influence how stress impacts brain, behavior, and cognition, leading to different outcomes across the lifespan.
  • Recent research combining animal and human studies has helped create a model explaining why stress-related disorders tend to appear at different times in people's lives based on these factors.

Top posts

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Debbie Bangasser
@bangasserlab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Hi #ACNP2024! I’m Debbie & my lab & I study the effects of stress throughout the lifespan on the brain. Long-time ACNPer & got in a little pre-conference birding (a tradition) & hiking w/ my mom. Happy to chat about stress, sex differences, career paths, women’s health, ACNP, & work-life balance.

Dec 6, 2024 · 50 likes · 7 shares View post →
sara.art
@saraart4 · X

neurobiology of stress and adaptation. Physiol Rev. → https://t.co/Nir8tV8zvt Effet du langage dissonant sur le stress chronique

Jul 10, 2025 · 8,464 followers View post →

All mentions

Impact of Chronic Stress on Brain Function and Health

Your brain is central to how we perceive and respond to stress. When stress becomes the norm, it triggers harmful changes that can lead to memory loss and emotional issues. This video examines cortisol's effect on the…

Psych2Go · Jul 12, 2025 199,575 views
Conciencia Plena
@CPlenaLS · X

3/7 Estudios de Harvard muestran que el estrés prolongado reduce el tamaño del hipocampo (memoria, aprendizaje).

Jul 14, 2025 · 13 followers View post →
sara.art
@saraart4 · X

neurobiology of stress and adaptation. Physiol Rev. → https://t.co/Nir8tV8zvt Effet du langage dissonant sur le stress chronique

Jul 10, 2025 · 8,464 followers View post →
Debbie Bangasser
@bangasserlab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Hi #ACNP2024! I’m Debbie & my lab & I study the effects of stress throughout the lifespan on the brain. Long-time ACNPer & got in a little pre-conference birding (a tradition) & hiking w/ my mom. Happy to chat about stress, sex differences, career paths, women’s health, ACNP, & work-life balance.

Dec 6, 2024 · 50 likes · 7 shares View post →