Bearing the weight of what the world (and workplace) throws at us can feel like a second full-time job. Coping mechanisms, or strategies for managing stress and other prickly emotions, help us fight ...
Pandemic, inflation, war—there is plenty to be stressed about. There are effective ways to manage the strain, but it's important to use them in a healthy way Anxiety is on the rise, but it doesn't ...
The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges. Many of us have lost work, gained carer responsibilities, and grappled with social isolation. Experts have warned of a looming wave of mental illness ...
Handling it, getting by, making do…whatever you call it, coping is a big part of life. It’s so common we don’t even think about it. We just do it. You’re using coping skills in one way or another ...
Living with the stress of prolonged uncertainty takes a toll on physical and mental well-being. Even if it’s not pandemic-level uncertainty, every day you can bump up against low-grade uncertainties ...
The holiday season is often portrayed as idyllic, cheerful and full of warmth. But for some, this season can be a time of sadness and grief, which may be caused by a loss of a loved one, loss of ...
Social media can often be one of the first places people with anxiety turn for information and coping strategies. But is what they come across accurate or even helpful? While there have been several ...
Most patients with sleep problems adopt maladaptive coping strategies – such as taking sleep aids, using caffeine, and taking daytime naps – that may actually contribute to decreased sleep quality, ...