Table 1.
Psychosocial Allostatic Load | |||
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Criteria | Questions | Response | |
Criterion A. The presence of at least 1 current identifiable source of distress in the form of recent life events and/or chronic stress. Considering the full nature and circumstances of the stressor(s), do you judge it/them to have taxed or exceeded your ability to cope? | A.1 In the last 12 months | Yes | No |
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A.2. Have you felt that life is asking too much of you? | |||
Criterion B. The stressor is associated with 1 or more of the following features, which have occurred within 6 months of onset of the stressor: at least 2 of the following symptoms: difficulty falling asleep, restless sleep, early morning awakening, lack of energy, dizziness, generalized anxiety, irritability, sadness, demoralization | B.1. Within 6 months of onset of (NAME OF THE STRESSOR) | ||
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Significant impairment in social/occupational functioning | B.2. Did you have problems or difficulties at work, at home, or in relationships with other people? | ||
Significant impairment in environmental mastery (feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life) | B.3. Did you feel overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life? |
Diagnosis of Psychosocial Allostatic Load (PsyAL): A1 = Yes + A2 = Yes + B1 and/or B2 and/or B3 = Yes = PsyAL.