Disassociation is your brain’s way of protecting you when situations feel overwhelming or unsafe. It’s like hitting the mental “pause” button to escape intense emotions or stress. While this response ...

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, and many of us suffer from chronic stress, unfortunately. According to Gallup’s December 2023 poll, nearly half of U.S. adults, 49%, reported frequently feeling ...

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Honestly, I gotta wonder about the guy who thought it would be a good idea to spend 30 whole days becoming aware of stress. I mean focusing 720 hours on ...

“Unaddressed chronic stress can have significant and far-reaching effects on a person’s overall health,” says Adrian Jacques Ambrose, MD, MPH, MBA, a psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia ...

Have you ever found yourself chasing tight deadlines, juggling multiple tasks, or feeling anxious even when there is nothing urgent? You might be caught in a cycle of stress addiction, which many ...

Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can be beneficial in short bursts, but harmful over time. Chronic stress can negatively impact physical health, sometimes triggering ...

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. While some stress is a normal part of life, chronic stress can take a serious toll on your health and well ...