Adults who take part in group-based, teacher-led mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) have reduced psychological distress. METHODOLOGY: Evidence suggests the effect of MBPs, which combine elements of
Moving season is in full swing for many military families! The process of a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be both exciting and
A rough day at the office can be enough to ruin your whole day – or in some extreme cases, the entire week. Drama, politics
How colleges can better prepare students for the realities of today’s adulthood. As I approach the end of a teaching career that stretches from the
Hustle culture refers to a competitive environment where employees feel pressured to work strenuous hours and achieve results quickly. This type of atmosphere can lead
Stress is a complex phenomenon. On one hand, stress hormones are essential for life. Epinephrine helps regulate organ function, focuses your attention and triggers your
Humans aren’t designed to live with excessive stress. Yet over the past few years we’ve come to normalize stress, some workplaces even condone or—yikes—celebrate stress.
If we tapped into the magical moments in our lives where we felt undeniable calmness, peace and contentment, they still can offer a visceral shift
KEY POINTS Research has identified nature-based, cost-free activities that promote well-being and reduce stress. Exposure to birdsongs, sunlight, and nature has been found to reduce
Key Takeaways Everyone experiences stress occasionally. But did you know the effects of stress on older adults can be greater than in different age groups?
Although mental health awareness is on the rise in general, there is still a disparity when it comes to addressing men’s mental health. In an effort to bridge
Hearing birds is good for you, but lawn care undermines the benefit. KEY POINTS Hearing birds sing is good for your mental health. Bird song
3 quick and free ways to boost your mental health by getting back to nature. KEY POINTS Research has identified nature-based, cost-free activities that promote
When you’re stressed, a high-calorie snack may seem like a comforting go-to. But this combination has an unhealthy downside. According to Sydney scientists, stress combined
Personal Perspective: 3 tricks to ease international travel. KEY POINTS Experimental research supports the utility of redefining threats (stress) as challenges. To reduce stress while
12 jobs that require the most stress tolerance One thing urologists and video editors have in common? Stress. While the two jobs couldn’t be more
We’ve all heard that we should lower our stress to improve our sleep, blood pressure and wrinkles! But can stress also be the culprit of
If there’s one thing that unites us all, it’s stress. Everyone experiences stress on some level in their lives, and most of us deal with it
You’re not the only one feeling the burnout and distress at work. Workers around the world are historically stressed, disengaged with work and increasingly fighting
Summer is a time of year that’s synonymous with relaxation. The warm air and glowing sun of summer helps people to relax and take some
Service members are dying by suicide at a rate four times higher than in combat, according to the United Service Organizations. This weekend, the country
