Hymie Anisman received his PhD in 1972 (University of Waterloo), and has been a Professor at Carleton University, Ottawa, since that time. Professor Anisman was a Senior Ontario Mental Health Research Fellow (1999-2006), held a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. The principle theme of his research has concerned the influence of stressors on neurochemical and neuroendocrine systems, and how these influence psychological (anxiety, depression) and immune-related disorders. His work has spanned animal models to assess stress-related pathology as well as studies in humans to assess stress, coping and appraisal processes. In this regard, he has assessed the impact of chronic strain emanating from discrimination and stigmatization on anxiety, depression, and PTSD among refugees from war-torn regions, and health consequences among Indigenous groups that suffered childhood traumatization, distress associated with abusive relationships, as well as the transmission of trauma effects across generations. Aside from examining diverse vulnerability factors that foster illnesses, his research has also focused on identifying factors that promote resilience in the face of trauma. Professor Anisman has published more than 400 peer-reviewed journal papers and book chapters, two edited books dealing with stress processes and psychoneuroimmunology, and five books concerning stress and health.

Chapter 1: The Nature of Stressors
Chapter 2: Appraisals, Coping, and Well-Being
Chapter 3: Psychosocial and Environmental Determinants of Health
Chapter 4: Hormonal Changes Associated with Stressors
Chapter 5: Neurotransmitter Processes and Growth Factor Changes
Chapter 6: The Immunological and Microbial Effects of Stressors
Chapter 7: Stress, Immunity, and Disease
Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 9: Depressive Illnesses
Chapter 10: Anxiety Disorders and PTSD
Chapter 11: Addiction
Chapter 12: Transmission of Trauma Across Generations
Chapter 13: Stress Busting: Treatment Strategies