Australians’ sense of job insecurity is now as bad as it was in COVID, when unemployment hit 6.4%. Yet there are steps that can help turn fear into action.
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A nurse scientist interviewed 29 formerly incarcerated Black men in Philadelphia to understand how they address their mental health needs.
When times are tough, household brands and consumer rituals provide a source of comfort, reaffirming family identity and a sense of togetherness.
Self-compassion can be a tool for resilience in times of stress, illness or failure.
Grief affects the mind, body, emotions, nervous system and even deeply held beliefs – a reality many only grasp once loss arrives.
Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.
Politics in America have become more upsetting than ever for big chunks of the population, but there are ways to cope.
The festive season can evoke feelings of loss or sadness, especially when holiday messaging focuses on being together.
PhD students with caring responsibilities faced an increased risk of depression during the pandemic.
Social media during the pandemic is not all doom scrolling and despair. Lighter memes have psychological benefits.
When you layer a pandemic on top of back-to-school, many children may struggle with separation anxiety. Here are some strategies parents can use to help reduce anxiety in their children.
As the world faces a second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns, we need new strategies to handle pandemic stress that go beyond basic self-care.
Understanding a family member’s diagnosis can help teens feel less stressed, afraid and alone.
University students had high rates of mental health issues before the pandemic. The additional stressors of COVID-19 and social isolation will make them even more vulnerable over the winter.
As the pandemic drags on, uncertainty and fears about health and safety mix with confusion and challenges tied to re-opening society. You need flexibility when picking your coping strategies.
Even those of us spared the worst of COVID-19 are missing our favorite pastimes, places and people. But pleasure can also take unexpected new forms in a pandemic.
With the number of declared ‘non-believers’ growing worldwide, researchers sought to discover what beliefs the irreligious turn to when times are tough.
Penn State Laureate William Doan found solace in a daily act that has benefits scientists are just beginning to understand.
A survey of 500 adults in the US provides a snapshot of the ways people are dealing with life during a pandemic and how well they think they’re doing.
Apart from their functional purpose, products can also impact how we feel, both about ourselves and our situation.
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