I have written quite a few posts for Psychology Today about stress and burnout (See my posts). I am frequently asked what is the single most important action I can take to address burnout and its ...

Feeling constantly overwhelmed, even after the stressor is gone? You might be skipping a crucial step that your body needs to recover. Psychologist Megan Call, PhD, explains the three stages of the ...

Have you ever gone through something hard and realized you just weren’t the same afterwards? Most of us have experienced this after major life events. However, at a cellular and molecular level, this ...

What are you feeling today? Chances are, it is normal. At this very moment, your body is doing what it is designed to do: protect you. Thank you, Body. Fear: Stress Response From Immediate Danger Your ...

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 ...

Stress is a natural part of life. It helps us survive and adapt. But when it starts overloading our brains and we fail to cope with it in healthy ways, stress can cause serious health issues. The life ...

Ambient stress creeps up on you slowly, affecting your body in ways you might not notice right away. Here’s how to keep it from taking over, according to therapists. You know how sometimes your ...

Toxic stress is a child’s bodily response to serious and lasting stress without proper support. This can have long-lasting effects on both the body and brain. Stress is a typical part of life and can ...

Although most people associate stress with mental health, it can also cause a wide range of physical symptoms. These include stomach pain, headaches, skin changes, and more. Occasional bouts of stress ...

Minority stress describes the stressful situations individuals may encounter due to their ethnicity, race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Everyone experiences stress from time to time.

Human evolution hasn't caught up to the stressors of modern life, and it could be making us sick, two evolutionary anthropologists argue. In their review, the researchers compared contemporary and ...