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…
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 —…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Though some people experience higher levels of stress than others, they may be less likely to burnout because they are more frequently connected with what is significant in their lives. By Dr. Shahieda JansenClinical Psychologist and Acting Regional DirectorUniversity of South…
