Stress Management

If you are diagnosed with heart disease you will find the need to counter the several stressors on your plate on an ongoing basis. You will also be required to visit the doctors frequently, get used to the new line of medical treatment, and make those changes to the lifestyle. Some of these factors can

By Gabrielle E. Kirsch Texas Christian University The term “fake news” was not coined after the advent of the internet. It had been around and defined as “propaganda in which the mass media had been a vehicle for propaganda that was exploited by both state and non-state actors to push messages that distort the opinions

Doctoral candidate Rosie Shrout discusses stress in romantic relationships and how to minimize its effects. Stress is common in relationships. All couples experience stress. Sometimes stress comes from problems at work or with family and or friends that we carry over into our relationships. Stress can also come from the couple’s issues, such as an

Definition Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor. Events that may lead to PTSD include, but are not limited to, violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, combat, and other forms of violence. Exposure to events like these is common. About one-half of

In an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, businesses across the country are closing their doors. In many states, emergency restrictions now prohibit dining in at restaurants and bars, as well as any large gatherings. Other states and counties have also passed regulations temporarily closing any businesses not essential to life

Ohio Military Reserve Staff Psychologist COL (OH) Katherine Platoni PsyD, DAAPM, FAIS COL (RET), US Army, was honored Wednesday evening, November 4th, at the annual Ford Oval of Honor awards held at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. The mission statement of the Ford Oval of Honor program is to recognize common

When we hit midnight on Thursday, December 31, 2020, we transition to Friday, January 1, 2021, and we will say, “Happy New Year,” not, “You Are Happy!!!” People who feel sad around the holidays may still be feeling sad. Traditionally we categorize this as the “Holiday Blues.” It is that 4-month window (November-February) in which

Nobody likes uncertainty, especially after voting. We have grown accustomed to dealing with it before an election, but we have very little tolerance for it after an election. In fact, we’ve all gotten used to – even spoiled by – having a definitive election result, by the next day at the very latest. Learning how to deal with uncertainty and

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus (Covid-19) a pandemic on March 11, 2020, many employees have been working from home. For the American communication technology company, Zoom Video Communications, this situation led to an explosion from 10 million to over 200 million daily participants within three months (Source). Despite Zoom stepping up to create

A wave of entrepreneurial stress during COVID-19 left many overwhelmed with uncertainty and overloaded with questions about the future. The coronavirus broke out in the United States at the start of March 2020. With social distancing regulations and quarantine guidelines in place to protect individuals from spreading the coronavirus, small businesses and entrepreneurs experienced a wave of low revenue.

With the presidential election less than a week away, scores of Americans divided by their support for President Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden also are united. “The commonality between us all is that we’re stressed about the election,’’ William Heckman, executive director of The American Institute of Stress, told USA TODAY. Stress triggers the

As the country surpasses the six-month mark of living with coronavirus, many of us feel fundamentally stuck – physically, socially, and mentally. We are isolated, tackling grief and mortality issues, and it feels like this track we’re on is never-ending. Many people are experiencing symptoms of traumatic stress. These may come in the form of

We interrupt your latest binge of breaking political news, fear-provoking campaign commercials, and angry posts from your favorite pundit to report that politics can be stressful. That stress can be bad for your health. But—some good news here—you can take steps to manage it. If the election has your heart racing and stomach-churning, you have

It’s truly a fall gale of epic proportions, as turbulent winds of uncertainty pummel us from one high anxiety to another. “It’s the pandemic, it’s the social unrest, it’s climate change and the wildfires. It’s the election, it’s upcoming holidays, said Vaile Wright, American Psychological Association‘s senior director of health care innovation. “I can’t remember any

Tips to reset your brain and body when everything feels impossible According to psychiatrist and neurobiologist Dr. Dan Siegel, each of us has a “window of tolerance.” Siegel coined the term to describe normal brain/body reactions, especially following adversity. The idea is that human beings have an optimal arousal zone that allows emotions to ebb

We’ve always known that downtime is important to reduce job stress and recharge your batteries so you’re on top of your game at work. Now neuroscientists have gotten in on the act with a new study in Scientific Reports that shows short, easy-to-apply relaxation techniques can activate your body’s regenerative system (parasympathetic nervous system or the rest

Doctors and dentists are reporting more cases of cracked teeth and insomnia as the coronavirus pandemic takes a toll on the nation’s stress levels. PepsiCo’s latest drink Driftwell is pitching itself as a way to combat the problem. Pepsi employees came up with an idea for a beverage to help consumers de-stress and relax before bed

Health care professionals can support patient health by sharing tools and strategies to reduce stress. In a previous post, Krystal M. Lewis, Ph.D. , talked about the importance of managing stress for health care professionals. Here she focuses on how health care professionals can support their patients with diabetes in managing stress to avoid complications.

Stress can have a major impact on your physical and mental health. While chronic stress can lead to mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, it can also make you physically ill, and may even contribute to long-term conditions like heart disease. In addition, stress can cause a fever even when there is no underlying illness or infection. This is

Williams has worked to erect a Gold Star Family monument in all 50 states to support those Gold Star families who have lost a loved one in the service of our country. Currently, 45 states now have such monuments, including Ohio, on the grounds of the Air Force Museum. Ford dealers created the honor, and