Stress

Mindfulness—the process of slowing down thoughts, remaining in the moment, and observing one’s surroundings without judgment—could reduce problematic automatic behaviors, according ... Read More

The holiday season can bring great fun and connection. It can also be a time of great stress. The natural rhythm of our lives may get shaken up, with more added to our plates in the form ... Read More

The holidays are a time for generosity, good cheer, family closeness, and festivities. All too often, however, they become filled with stress due to the many demands we face this time of ... Read More

The 2016 United States presidential election is a source of significant stress for many Americans on both sides of the political divide, according to the annual Stress in America survey ... Read More

In my therapy practice, I dedicate considerable time to helping people understand what’s happening deep inside of them, in the layers of the nervous system where the conscious mind blurs ... Read More

A pair of recently published studies show how experiences of childhood peer victimization can vary by gender and type, but the long-term impact may be most visible in stress response. ... Read More

Stress has a way of upending our lives—it can cause tension in our relationships, anxiety in our thoughts, and tightness in our bodies. You may have a self-care practice in place, or ... Read More

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (or MBSR) is a method initially developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center to help individuals dealing with a variety ... Read More

New research suggests self-regulation of emotions is possible by using an innovative electroencephalogram (EEG) technique to measure activity in the amygdala—a region of the brain associated ... Read More

Congress is considering a bill that would support the expansion of a basic mental health course designed for training members of the general public to recognize and act upon signs of declining ... Read More

Attachment to adult caregivers—the extent to which a child feels securely bonded to and trusting of parents and other adults—can have long-lasting effects for the child’s ability ... Read More

One of the most common concerns I hear from people is they don’t believe they manage their time well. They find themselves running late, being unprepared, not meeting deadlines, or feeling ... Read More