“It’s not the strongest of a species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most resilient and responsive to change.”—Charles Darwin The continuous stresses of modern life surround us like…
Category: Stress
The Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parental Stress
Co-Authored by Eugene Beresin and Charles Spenser Egnatz In the recent advisory, Parents Under Pressure, the US Surgeon General noted that parents are more stressed, burned out, and lonely than ever. The…
5 Ways to Find Relief in a Moment of Overwhelm
There are times when you need to target stress and anxiety in the moment, especially when worry is getting in the way of your productivity, calm, and ability to face the day….
The Stress Red Flag That Ruins Relationships
I’ve spent over two decades as a frontline clinician treating psychological distress in people who frequently complain of feeling “totally overwhelmed” and “completely stressed out.” These terms are very broad and require…
Why We Sometimes Respond to Stress with Aggression
Dr. Henri Laborit, the inventor of the first neuroleptic, devoted years of his career to the study of aggression. In a famous experiment, he subjected rats to stress. This experiment, like Stanley…
How a Bit of Stress Can Keep Your Workplace Running Smoothly
Optimism in demand Optimists are in demand, especially in the workplace. It can be lovely to work with people who are cheerful and chipper and who brighten up a social environment with…
Embrace the ‘S’ Word for Greater Well-Being
Source: Priscilla Du Preez / Unsplash Have you heard of the big bad ‘S’ word? I’m certain you have because it seems to be all we talk about. Stress is often painted…
5 Pitfalls When Talking With Your Doctor About Stress
Chronic stress is often described as the cost of daily living in a world where you are juggling the responsibilities and obligations of work, caregiving, and running a household. It differs from…
Why Am I So Stressed?
Why Am I So Stressed?
The Psychological Impact of an Election Year
Source: Alex Green / Pexels This year, 2024, is an election year in the US, and as another eventful election day quickly approaches, people are already feeling the negative effects on their…