Psychoneuroimmunology

Métodos de ensino

The teaching methodologies are diverse and include: expository classes, debates of the topics presented, study case discussions, critical analysis of texts or scientific papers and problem-solving tasks in the class.
The evaluation includes two midterm exams (50% + 50%).

Objetivos de Unidade Curricular

- Know about the history of psychoneuroimmunology;
- Know its object of study;
- Know the global effects of anxiety and stress in immune processes and in general health;
- Understand the integrated relationship between the immune system, the endocrine system and the nervous system;
- Identify the neuro-endocrine effects on immunity, immune effects on the nervous system and the behavioral effects on immunity;
- Relate the principles of psychoneuroimmunology with acupuncture and apply them.

Estagios

Nao

Programa

Introduction to Psychoneuroimmunology:
- subject of study
- historical perspective;
Relation between immunologic system, endocrine system and nervous system:
- neuro-endocrine effects on immunity;
- immunity effects on nervous system;
- Behavior effects on immunity;
Stress and anxiety; Psychoneuroimmunology and pathophysiology;
The Psychoneuroimmunology fundaments in Acupuncture.

Métodos de Avaliação

Continuous Evaluation

1st Test: 50.0%

2nd Test: 50.0%

Exam Evaluation

Theorical Exam: 100.0%

Itens Bibliograficos

Ader, R., Felten, D. &Amp; Cohen,N. (2001, 3Th Edition). Psychoneuroimmunology. San Diego: Academic Press (Vol. 1 E 2).
Daruna, J. H. (2012). Introduction To Psychoneuroimmunology. San Diego: Elsevier.
Haas, H., S., Schauenstein, K. (1997) Neuroimmunoregulation Via Limbic Structures: The Neuroanatomy Of Psychoimmunology. Progress In Neurobiology. 51; 195-222
Muller, N., Ackenheil, M. (1998) Psychoneuroimmunology And The Cytokine Action In The Cns: Implications For Psychiatric Disorders. Progress In Neuropsychopharmacology And Biological Psychiatry. 22(1); 1-34
Nelson, K., E., Glonek, T. (2007). Somatic Dysfunction In Osteopathic Family Medicine. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams &Amp; Wilkins
Roa, S. M. C. (2005). Psiconeuroimmunologia: Breve Panorâmica. Diversitas. 1 (2) 148-160.
Schedlowski, M. &Amp; Tewes, U. (1999). Psychoneuroimmunology: An Interdisciplinary Introduction. New York: Klewer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
Segerstrom, S.c (2012). The Oxford Handbook Of Psychoneuroimmunology. Oxford, University Press
Watkins, A. (1997). Mind-Bodymedicine: A Clinician’s Guide To Psychoneuroimunology. New York: Churchill Livingstone.

Docente responsável

Cátia Margarida Da Cunha Marques