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The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: Helping Teens Cope with Stress

…es or act out in ways that strain their friendships, which leads to more distress. What’s important to understand is that all these feelings are normal. As friends, family, and fellow students, we should be welcoming open conversations about whatever our teenager is experiencing. We should strive to create an environment in which these feelings are acceptable and understood by providing warmth, support, and the space for them to talk freely. Notic…

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Student Stress, Pressure and Self-Attacks: Interview with Dr. Daniel Zamir

…l achieve and get where you want to go, even without getting straight A’s. Stress Reduction Skills The following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with the Editor of PsychAlive and Dr. Daniel Zamir. Dr. Daniel Zamir: I teach people some stress reduction skills so part of this looking more broadly is we’ll talk about, you know, aside from your studies, which all these people are putting in tremendous amounts of time and effort to s…

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PTSD Symposium: Facilitating Recovery: Evidence-Based Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

…mposium, “Facilitating Recovery: Evidence-Based Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, is designed for professionals at all levels of experience (including clinician-in-training) interested in increasing their knowledge of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and effective treatment approaches. Topics include PTSD in veterans, early intervention for trauma survivors, and preventing childhood PTSD. For more information, please visit http://www…

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7 Steps to Keep Your Teenagers Brains Healthy and Strong for the Final Weeks of School

…ughter creates all sorts of good chemicals in your brain. It also relieves stress and pain. By releasing tension and stress, your brain is better able to focus and remember what it is trying to learn or retrieve. Encourage your kids/teens to find humor in things, especially while studying or if they start to become overwhelmed by “taking it all so serious.” Help them laugh about something. This can teach an important life lesson: making time for f…

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Why the Women’s March Felt SO Good: A Neurochemical Perspective

…o lower levels of oxytocin. When we hold back our feelings, we create more stress in our bodies and minds. Expressing pent up feelings, such as sadness, anger and frustration, in a healthy way can be a powerful stress-buster. The Women’s March created a positive environment to openly share one’s emotions and feel heard. Kindness and Generosity Acts of kindness and generosity create feelings of emotional warmth within us that are linked to an incre…

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Becoming a Dad and Managing Stress

…he is, What if I lose my job and can’t support my family? In order for new fathers to ward off this pattern of self-destructive thinking, it is important for them to manage this early stress and gain confidence in taking care of their young children. Here you will find valuable tips on becoming a dad and dealing with stress….

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How Meditation Is Linked to Better Mental Health

…ndental meditation practice is associated with a 30% drop in cortisol, the stress hormone released by the body in moments of stress. Sleep Sleep is a critical component of maintaining mental health. Unfortunately, sleep disturbances are common, especially for people over the age of 55. Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep has numerous adverse effects, including upset mood, fatigue, and reduced quality of life. One team of researchers conducted…

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How to Write your Way to Bliss

…frame of mind. Steve Sisgold, who advocates bodily adjustment to decrease stress, in his Psychology Today post, “De-Stress on Demand,” offers some poignant tips. As you sit down to write, you might want to try these as a way to ground yourself in the moment. For example, he suggests shifting your attention and removing yourself from external stressors or situations, slowing down your breathing, being aware of your breath, and changing your body’s…

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The Value of Depression

…fying career, to maintain satisfying love relationships? Have I been under stress for a long time? If so, what is causing the stress response? But wait a minute. Let’s not get too sanguine about this. Depression is associated with suicide. It is a very debilitating disease. Severe depression keeps people from doing any of the things that make life worth living – loving, working, playing, expressing, enjoying. Let’s be careful not to make light of…

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Are You Hardy Enough?

…actly makes the difference between those who get pushed over the edge with stress and those who, when faced with stressors, actually thrive and develop? In his 30- plus years of research, psychologist and founder of the Hardiness Institute, Dr. Salvatore Maddi, has discovered that hardiness coping strategies, attitudes, and beliefs make the difference. Hardiness describes a personality trait characterized by resilience and the ability to cope effe…

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