How to Relieve Stress
Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives. By Dr. Robert M. SapolskyProfessor of Biological Sciences and…
Being Chased, Losing your Teeth or Falling down? What Science says About Recurring Dreams
Dreams help us regulate our emotions and adapt to stressful events. Repetitive content may represent an unsuccessful attempt to integrate difficult experiences. By Claudia Picard-DelandPhD candidate in neuroscience Université de Montréal…
Stuck in Fight-or-Flight mode? 5 ways to Complete the ‘Stress Cycle’ and Avoid Burnout or Depression
We can’t avoid stress altogether. But there are healthy ways to deal with it and move on. By Dr. Theresa LarkinAssociate professor of Medical SciencesUniversity of Wollongong By Dr. Susan J. ThomasAssociate professor in Mental Health and Behavioural Science University of…
What is Family Estrangement? A Relationship Expert Describes the Problem and Research Agenda
There is a common misconception that family estrangement is a particular event or outcome. Rather, it’s often based on ongoing issues. By Dr. Kristina ScharpAssociate professor, Department of Communication University of Washington Introduction Holidays are often a time of strengthening…
Could Stress Help You Find Your Purpose in Life?
Stress can serve as both a barrier and a motivator to purpose development in youth of color. By Dr. Amy L. EvaAssociate education director at the Greater Good Science Center…
How to Avoid Post-Vacation Stress
So you’ve spent all that time and money to plan a vacation, but what’s your after-vacation plan? By Dr. Shanna B. TiayonWriter, speaker, and trainer Introduction My family and I…
Why is a Messy House such an Anxiety Trigger for me and what can I do About it?
When we’re surrounded by distractions, our brains essentially become battlegrounds for attention. Everything competes for our focus. By Dr. Erika PenneyLecturer in Clinical PsychologyUniversity of Technology Sydney Introduction Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the…
Studying Poverty Through a Child’s eyes
Research on early-life adversity should pay more attention to the perspective of children themselves. By Dr. Alla KatsnelsonScience writer and editor Poverty affects nearly one in seven American children —…
The Case for Slow Work
By Paige CurtisThird culture kid, writing at the intersection of environmentalism, Blackness, and pop culture I was in my first job out of college, and I was flailing. I was…
How much Stress is too much? A Psychiatrist Explains the links Between Toxic Stress and poor Health − and how to get help
No one can escape stress, but sometimes it takes a physical and emotional toll that translates to disease and other health effects. By Dr. Lawson R. WulsinProfessor of Psychiatry and Family MedicineUniversity of Cincinnati Introduction COVID-19 taught most…
