If you find yourself anxious about going to the doctor’s office, you’re not alone. A study from the National Cancer Institute found that some patients avoid going
Washing yourself can attenuate the psychological consequences of stressful events, according to new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. The new findings provide some
One of the best books I have read on the topic of stress is called Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers; it’s by Robert Sapolsky, a biologist
When you’re feeling stressed on the job, it can be hard to leave your work at the office. Your job may preoccupy your mind as
I worry about several young adults I know. They seem chronically overworked, stressed out and exhausted by the demands of their jobs. They work long
Thinking outside of the box to improve correctional staff wellness. KEY POINTS The link between workplace stressors and poor physical and mental health in correctional
Stress can be harmful to your health, yet a new study has found certain types of stress might actually benefit brain function. Researchers at the University of
Children have coped with a lot of change over the past several years. It’s important to recognize that change, even good change, can sometimes be
Does it help or hurt you when you complain about work? The stark reality is that even the most sought-after jobs bring some stress and
It is not uncommon for people to have an experience where they are left feeling distressed. Oftentimes, the event can be so traumatizing that it
A little stress may help you make good decisions… but a lot will leave you choosing unwisely. Anxious people, it turns out, may make better
*This is an article from the Summer 2022 issue of Contentment Magazine. By Cynthia Ackrill, MD, PCC, FAIS But I don’t want to… Several
