This document provides an overview of the scientific community’s current understanding of the biological mechanisms behind the stress response, what happens when the stress response system is …

This meditation can lower stress and stress hormone levels and raise self-esteem. You can improve self-compassion by working on unhelpful thoughts and by practicing this meditation.

The American Psychological Association’s latest Stress in AmericaTM survey revealed that societal division is a significant stressor for many U.S. adults, suggesting loneliness and emotional …

Learning what causes or triggers your stress and what coping techniques work for you can help reduce your anxiety and improve your daily life. It may take trial and error to discover what works best for you.

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Stress is our automatic response to demands, pressures, and/or competing priorities in our life. And, not all stress is bad. A certain level of stress can motivate us and help us to get things done.

Your reaction to stress is determined by a combination of factors including your physiology, past successes/failures in coping with stress, and interpretations of stressful events in your life.