Category: Stress

Study suggests people with low self-esteem miss out on health benefits of social support

From the Ohio State University press release: Scientists have long known that the support of friends and family plays a key role in protecting people’s physical health. But a new… Read more »

Study suggests adverse events during first years of life may have greatest effect on future mental health

From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study has found evidence that children under 3 years old are most the vulnerable to the effects of… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness may help decrease stress in caregivers of veterans

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau press release: Mindfulness therapy may be an effective way of mitigating the stress experienced by spouses and other informal caregivers for… Read more »

Study suggests some women could be more susceptible to PTSD than others

From the University of Missouri-Columbia press release: Childhood trauma is known to increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adulthood, especially for women, but the biological reasons for… Read more »

Study looks at when sexting is associated with psychological distress among young adults

From the Genetic Engineering News press release: While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not always be associated with poorer mental health, being coerced to do so and receiving… Read more »

Study looks at how college students can end up in vicious cycle of substance abuse, poor academics, stress

From the Binghamton University press release: One negative behavior such as substance abuse or heavy alcohol drinking can lead college students toward a vicious cycle of poor lifestyle choices, lack… Read more »

Study suggests two-hour meditation study may be as relaxing as an eight-week course

From the Rutgers University press release: For time-crunched medical students, taking a two-hour introductory class on mindfulness may be just as beneficial for reducing stress and depression as taking an… Read more »