News Articles on Stress
Participation in the Arts Improve Mental Health
New research found that participation in arts-based groups benefit the emotions of both healthy adults and those experiencing mental health conditions. In the study, art-based involvement included participation in...
Success of Cancer Treatment May Depend on Social Interactions
New research suggests social interactions during a course of chemotherapy influences the success of the treatment. Investigators from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford discovered...
Work Stress Can Lead to Shopping Binges
Michigan State University investigators found that when service workers face verbal abuse from customers during the workday, they are more likely to go on unnecessary shopping sprees in the...
Heavy Drinking in Teens Can Damage Brain
Although drinking alcohol is an accepted cultural behavior in many countries across the world, heavy use of alcohol can cause disastrous short-term and long-term consequences, especially among youth. Experts...
Individualism on the Rise Across the Globe
New research suggests the cultural phenomena that prioritizes independence and uniqueness is not merely a Western trait, but a practice that appears to be spreading across the globe. Scientists...
Mice Study Links Depression Symtoms to Abnormal Brain Wiring
A new study has linked specific wiring in the brain to distinct behavioral symptoms of depression. University of California San Diego scientists found brain circuits tied to feelings of...
New Methods Help Predict Violent Behavior Among Individuals at Risk for Psychosis
Researchers have developed a new screening battery which can predict violent behavior among individuals who may go on to develop psychosis. In the study, investigators from Columbia University Medical...
Strong Work Friendships Reduce Social Conflict in Female Workforce
New research suggests an employer-facilitated workplace culture that supports positive, social relationships between women coworkers reduces the risk of conflict among women employees. George Washington University investigators discovered the...
New Report Outlines National Strategy to Reduce Opioid Epidemic
A new report from the esteemed National Academies suggests containment of opioid abuse will require years of sustained and coordinated efforts. Experts say a prolonged effort is necessary to...
Traumatic Childhood Tied to More Health Care Services as Adult
A new study has found that people who suffered multiple types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — such as physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or other stresses, such as...
