Taming Stress
New insights into the neurology of anxiety and depression—and how stress feeds them
Features
Everyday Stress Can Shut Down the Brain's Chief Command Center
Neural circuits responsible for conscious self-control are highly vulnerable to even mild stress. When they shut down, primal impulses go unchecked, and mental paralysis sets in
Fight or Flight May Be in Our Bones
A protein released from bone is involved in triggering the body’s reaction to stress
Female Stress--a Faster, Stronger Response
The male and female responses to stress are biologically different. What does that mean for treating PTSD, depression and other disorders?
The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Changing Our Dreams
Anxiety about social distancing and infection is altering how much we dream and the nature of our dreams themselves
You Can Get through This Dark Pandemic Winter Using Tips from Disaster Psychology
Deaths are surging, and mental health is strained. But coping strategies people use amid other catastrophes can help
The Biggest Psychological Experiment in History Is Running Now
What can the pandemic teach us about how people respond to adversity?
How Economic Inequality Inflicts Real Biological Harm
The growing gulf between rich and poor inflicts biological damage on bodies and brains
Ways to Ease a Child's Stress
Stress may be silently sabotaging success in school. Its effects are especially potent for children in poverty
Vision and Breathing May Be the Secrets to Surviving 2020
Stanford neurobiologist Andrew Huberman discusses the two things we can always control, even during a high-stress election and scary COVID pandemic
How to Stop Doomscrolling News and Social Media
“Doomscroll Reminder Lady” Karen K. Ho explains how to step away from the screen
Why Exercise May Be the Best Fix for Depression
For many people with depression, serious exercise may be the best, cheapest and safest treatment
You Can Conquer Burnout
Job satisfaction is a surprisingly fragile state. Here’s how to protect yourself against the top contributors to burnout
Take That Vacation: Why Time Off Makes You a Better Worker
A wealth of psychological research shows that mental downtime is vital for productivity and health. Some progressive companies are finally starting to listen
Mindfulness Can Improve Your Attention and Health
A focus on the present, dubbed “mindfulness,” can make you happier and healthier. Training to deepen your immersion in the moment works by improving attention
Enhance Your Resilience
Scientists have compiled evidence-based tactics for building resilience. Among them: rethink adversity, forge close friendships and tackle novel challenges
Departments
How I Broke the Cycle of Stress
- From the Editor
The Pursuit of Resilience
- The Science Agenda
A Step to Ease the Pandemic Mental Health Crisis
- Opinion
Mental Health after COVID-19
