As the holiday season ramps up, stress can feel unavoidable. University of Iowa psychological and brain sciences professor ...

The last two months of the year can be stressful. It's important to get your coping plan in order. For many cultures, November and December are considered the holiday season. Although important to ...

Like death and taxes, stress is one of those universal certainties. Everyone, at one time or another, has felt overwhelmed or in over their heads or burned out. In her book, The Stress Solution: A ...

High stress levels are plaguing the teaching profession, but one factor makes a big difference in terms of whether teachers are still satisfied with their job: their ability to cope with the stress. A ...

Researchers assessed Veterans Affairs participants’ patterns of coping strategies, as well as the stability and change in strategies, at three timepoints (December 2020-March 2021) when COVID-19 ...

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, ...

It’s no secret that optimism has become the defining characteristic of our time. You’ve probably heard the pep talks: “Just stay positive!” or “Visualize success!” It’s practically a cultural reflex ...

Honing your stress management skills can help improve common behavioral symptoms of stress like nail biting, skin picking, and overeating. Stress happens when your body responds to a challenge. It can ...