Stress Factors

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Stress factors are sub-elements of the Patient resilience & stress factors which are elements of the psychosocial factors in patient recovery.

Recent Stressful Events

  • Accident or Major Injury
  • Divorce
  • Death of Spouse or Loved one
  • Job Loss
  • Diagnosis of Serious Illness
  • Criminal Event

Ongoing Stressful Challenges

  • Caregiver for family member in need
  • Domestic Violence or Abuse (Intimate Partner Violence)
  • Loneliness
  • Homelessness
  • Troubled Family Member
  • Debt beyond means to repay

Potential Stressful Events

  • Retirement
  • Move to new home (city, away from comforts or people)
  • Marriage