Stress

How well do you manage stress? You experience it, don’t you? Everything from wear and tear on our joints, mental efficiency, energy conservation and utilization, immunity to life-threatening ... Read More

In our fast-paced society, leisure often gets a bad rap. Working long hours and being productive is glorified, regardless of the quality of work. Although self-care, too, is a fairly new ... Read More

Editor’s note: Since the time this article was published, even more mass shootings have taken place, impacting more individuals and communities. We hope this article may still offer ... Read More

Americans are the most stressed they have been since the birth of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) “Stress in America” survey. The annual survey began in 2007. This ... Read More

Madrona Marsh is a wetlands reserve in the city of Torrance, California. It’s a study in contrasts: a former oil field, it used to be riddled with pavement and oil rigs, but is now restored ... Read More

Many of us linger on the things we wish we could do better, more frequently, or at all. Sometimes, we find ourselves feeling “stuck” and unable to move forward—or in any direction. ... Read More

In the process of pursuing therapy, you may consider and explore with the help of your therapist any number of possible life changes, both big and small. Many of these possible changes ... Read More

Research on pets often focuses on how they can improve mental health. More than 90% of pet owners see their pets as family members. When family members get sick, it can be stressful. A ... Read More

Spousal caregivers who feel appreciated by the care recipient feel better about their role, according to a study published in the journal Health Psychology. In most contexts, helping others ... Read More

As Hurricane Irma moves toward Florida, people in Texas are still reeling from the damage of Hurricane Harvey. When natural and other disasters strike, children often suffer the most. They ... Read More

Children whose divorced or separated parents share physical custody are less likely to feel stressed than children who live with just one parent, according to a study published in the Journal ... Read More

Elders whose caregivers are exhausted, sad, or in poor health are more likely to visit emergency rooms, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. ... Read More