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 ...

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 ...

As a prior trauma therapist, I've personally witnessed over 1,000 clients' stories of life stressors. For these clients, some stressors were crippling; others were merely annoyances. The common thread ...

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 ...

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 ...

Research shows that some types of stressors—and the way we react to them—can actually be beneficial to our overall health and well-being. Here’s how. Some stressors, like being a quarterback, aren't ...

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 ...

Have you ever seen the game in the photo below before? It’s called Jacks. The game is played by tossing the ball in the air, scooping up the metal jacks with one hand, and catching the ball before it ...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, love, and celebration, but for many the days that follow bring a period of overwhelming stress and anxiety. Now that the New Year is upon us ...

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 ...

A teacher’s typical workday doesn’t stop when the school day is over. After school, many teachers still need to attend ...