Stress, Resilience, and the Brain–Gut Axis

In this review article, we show that stress and resilience play an integral role in the brain–gut axis and are critical to symptom expression across all digestive disorders . The relationship between stress, coping, and resilience provides a mechanistic basis for brain–gut behavior therapies. Psychogastroenterology is the field best equipped to translate and mitigate these constructs as part of patient care across all digestive disorders.