Thus, chronic stress can settle permanently, bringing the individual to a new balance, higher than that of complete calm -homeostatic balance-. The offset between these two levels is called the allostatic charge.
Because of its installation over a long period of time, it generates global wear, a price paid for adaptation to the demands of the environment, physiological and behavioral adaptation.
The impact study carried out in 2020-2021 by OpenMind Neurotechnologies on performance and post-Covid mental health quantifies the degradation of certain human skills.
The challenge is to become aware of this state of affairs, and to find strategies to return to homeostatic balance.
An innovative tool that allows you to explore these aspects is the Cognitive and Emotional Assessment.