February 4, 2020
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the Journal of Family Systems and Health looked at whether Parenting Journey, a 12-week parenting program based on the principles of family systems theory, helps parents manage stress and improve family strengths. This is the first study of the impact of Parenting Journey on parent-reported outcomes. While there are many parent training programs, researchers say there is still a need for effective supports that can be delivered in the community to parents of different races and backgrounds.
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January 20, 2020
by Amy Rollo
Exercise, meditation, yoga, breath work, it does not take therapy or a therapy blog for you to know that these practices help with stress. What many people do not yet know is the WHY behind the practice.
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November 18, 2019
by Elizabeth Pratt
Results from the 2019 Stress in America Survey have found shootings, climate change, politics and health care are some of the issues causing American adults significant stress.
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In mental health circles there is discussion and research on depression and anxiety. For years, clinicians have attempted to find ways to alleviate thought disorders in a way that doesn’t bring include noxious side effects.
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October 1, 2019
by Patricia Tomasi
Stress is on the rise for women and it can lead to a host of health problems over the lifespan including depression, anxiety, obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable brain disorder that destroys memory and the ability to perform simple tasks. Women, in fact, are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease. At first, researchers thought this was because women lived longer than men, however, more and more research is pointing to other factors, including stress.
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August 23, 2019
by Tina Arnoldi
Burnout is a word commonly thrown around. People are burned out from work and family obligations. Burned out from media consumption. Burned out from commitments. World Health Organization (WHO) updated its definition for the ICD-11 to identify burnout as a “syndrome”, tying it to "chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed."
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August 19, 2019
by Elizabeth Pratt
More than half of Americans say they experience stress a lot throughout the day. But experts say stress isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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August 2, 2019
by Tina Arnoldi
In our driven culture, Type A personalities take pride in perfectionist tendencies. Yet recent research indicates perfectionism can predict depression or at least be associated with depression when there is additional life stress.
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July 30, 2019
by Patricia Tomasi
“The neuroendocrine system, which produces cortisol, plays a significant role in stress responses,” study author Dr. Yang Li told us. “When stress occurs, cortisol is released and fights off stress. Oxytocin can help the cortisol levels return to the normal level. If these two hormones work well and interact well, women will be more likely to be resilient when traumatic events happen. Otherwise, if these two hormones do not function well and interact well, women will be more likely to develop PTSD after exposure to traumatic stress events. Childhood trauma is the root of problem, as it causes damage to the two stress-related systems.”
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June 23, 2019
by Elizabeth Pratt
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by options available in the cereal aisle, you're not alone. It's called choice overload and a new study from the University of Buffalo has examined motivational factors that contribute to the phenomenon.
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