Psychological distress arises when individuals perceive that situational demands exceed their coping resources, leading to emotional, cognitive and physiological strain. Coping strategies encompass ...

Over the past several years, I have taught sociological understandings of the self in a freshman-level seminar class. I have asked students to—anonymously—write down their top three to five stressors.

Coping is defined as cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stressors that people believe exceed their ability and resources to respond to effectively. While previous research has linked stressor ...

It's well established that experiencing stress can hurt our physical health. Now two new studies find that younger adults who take preemptive steps to respond to stress are better able to avoid those ...

It’s a typical scenario. You’re faced with a lingering problem, like an argument with a friend, a looming deadline, or a difficult decision. You think you should try to tackle it, but all you really ...

Coping is defined as cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stressors that people believe exceed their ability and resources to respond to effectively. While previous research has linked stressor ...

Years ago, I wrote a mini book called “Chill Out!”; it included savvy tips straight from doctors. The little gem included ways to chillax for the body, mind, and spirit. Still, I’m only human and not ...

Stress is a natural response to life’s challenges. However, chronic or excessive stress can cause behavioral shifts, such as changes in appetite and sleep patterns, increased reliance on substances, ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – During the month of November, the Department of Defense celebrates the Month of the Military Family. While families are the backbone that sustain our fighting force, ...