Category: Stress

Study examines the psychological and neural basis of PTSD

From the Texas A&M University press release: Dr. Stephen Maren, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, recently published significant research on the psychological and neural… Read more »

Study suggests the presence of a spouse provides immediate stress protection

From the Brigham Young University press release: Turns out that relationships are the secret to keeping calm and carrying on. BYU psychology professor Wendy Birmingham’s lab used an infrared camera… Read more »

Study suggests that empowering employees allows them to respond positively to negative situations

From the San Diego State University press release: Recently published research from SDSU management professor, Dr. Gabi Eissa and University of Wisconsin — Eau Claire management professor, Dr. Rebecca Wyland,… Read more »

Study suggests that for older adults, sense of control tied to feeling younger

From the North Carolina State University press release: A recent study finds that older adults feel younger when they feel that they have more control over their daily lives, regardless… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness may help improve mental health of students

From the University of Bristol press release: Mental health amongst university students could be improved by introducing mindfulness training. These are the findings from the first UK study, published in Education… Read more »

Study suggests exposure to trauma impacts ability to squash bad memories

From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: People exposed to trauma are less able to suppress unwanted emotional memories due to neural and behavioral disruptions in their brain… Read more »

Study suggests bullying bosses negatively impact employee performance and behaviour

From the Portland State University press release: Employees bullied by their bosses are more likely to report unfairness and work stress, and consequently become less committed to their jobs or… Read more »