Hippocrates wrote that we are all beset by disturbing forces that upset our balance (1). Fortunately, there are restorative forces that can re-establish balance. Galen called these Vis Medicatrix ...

Gen Z workers are losing sight that feeling stressed or sad are "normal life experiences." Kathleen Pike, a professor at Columbia, said these feelings aren't necessarily signs of mental illness.

CNN — Stress is an everyday occurrence for most people, but too much of it could be signs of a deeper issue. Stress is "a normal human response to anything physical or emotional that places a strain ...

Amy Knight, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurology, discusses why and how chronic stress can affect one’s brain and overall health. What is ...

Measuring stress involves assessing a person’s physiological responses to stressors and, to a lesser extent, understanding the possible triggers for stress. Measuring stress may help a person or their ...

Exam pressure can sometimes tip teenagers from stress into anxiety, hopelessness or even suicidal thoughts. A psychiatrist explains early warning signs, when to seek help, and how parents can support ...