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…
The Holidays and your Brain – how to Identify and Manage your Emotions
It’s important to identify the root causes of your stress and to find the coping mechanisms that work best for you. By Dr. Seena MathewAssistant Professor of BiologyUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor Introduction Just as the shift to shorter days and colder…
How Helping Others During Major life Transitions Could be a path to Greater well-being
During times of stress and change, people are often advised to practice self-care by looking after themselves, yet what about the benefits of showing kindness to others? By Dr. Lara AkninDistinguished Professor of PsychologySimon Fraser University By Tiara A CashPhD Student…
Techniques That Could Help You Manage Work Stress
Meditation practices won’t magically transform your life, but they can be effective tools to cope with stress. By Dr. Padraic J. DunneSenior Lecturer, Centre of Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health…
How Running can help you cope with Stress at work
Running gives us an identity that may help us cope when our sense of self is challenged at work. By Dr. Kate BlackProfessor / Head of EducationNorthumbria University, Newcastle By Dr. Russell WarhurstAssociate Professor in ManagementNorthumbria University, Newcastle…
What Happens to your body when You’re Stressed
Heart racing, quick breathing and tension headaches are just some of the ways stress changes your body. By Dr. Holly BlakeAssociate Professor of Behavioural ScienceUniversity of Nottingham We all feel stressed from…
