stressioireyhtymä
Stressioireyhtymä, translated as stress symptom syndrome, is a descriptive term used in Finnish clinical and research contexts to denote a cluster of symptoms that arise in response to significant stress. It is not an official diagnosis in major classification systems such as the ICD or DSM.
Patients may experience psychological symptoms (anxiety, irritability, mood swings, worry), cognitive difficulties (concentration problems, indecisiveness), somatic
It commonly follows acute or chronic stressors—work pressure, bereavement, illness, trauma—with risk increased by limited coping
There are no formal criteria for stressioireyhtymä; diagnosis is clinical and by exclusion, distinguishing from adjustment
Interventions emphasize stress management and restoration of functioning: psychoeducation, psychological therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or
With timely support and reduction of stressors, many individuals recover or improve over weeks to months. Early