Episodic acute stress is a form of negative stress that causes people to have intense reactions when they are in situations where there is uncertainty. This type of negative stress can be caused by many different things, including financial instability or job insecurity. Unlike acute stress disorder, episodic acute stress repeatedly happens over time and… Continue reading Episodic Acute Stress: Causes, Effects and Treatment
Undue Stress: What is it and how to prevent it now
What is undue stress? Undue stress is the distress that is excessive or unnecessary. It is the reaction to events that cause anxiety, fear, or other negative emotional responses. Undue stress occurs when individuals feel the pressure they cannot handle or are not prepared for, resulting in negative consequences such as death-related health issues. Most… Continue reading Undue Stress: What is it and how to prevent it now
Stress Inoculation: Why You Should Try It
Stress is an inevitable part of life. There are many ways to combat stress, but stress inoculation is one of the most effective. Stress inoculation can be defined as a process in which you prepare for future stressful events by experiencing them in a safe environment with trained experts. This blog post will explore what… Continue reading Stress Inoculation: Why You Should Try It
Does Stress Cause Wrinkles? 3 Tips That Can Help
The question, “does stress cause wrinkles?” continues to be topical as more middle-aged people are getting more worried about forehead wrinkles and the wrinkles on other parts of their faces in the face of unrelenting stressful situations and numerous environmental stressors. What are wrinkles? In modern culture, wrinkles are equated with age or being out… Continue reading Does Stress Cause Wrinkles? 3 Tips That Can Help
Acculturative Stress: A Worldly and Timely Topic
Acculturative stress is the psychological discomfort an individual experiences when their culture and way of life conflict with another culture. This can be either a change in culture or lifestyle or moving from one cultural setting to another. The term acculturative stress was coined in the 1950s by sociologists John W. Berry, anthropologist Ralph Linton… Continue reading Acculturative Stress: A Worldly and Timely Topic
Mental Health First Aid – Give it a Try
Mental health first aid is now a trending topic. At a time when public awareness and conversations around mental health are at an all-time high, it is essential to ensure that everyone has the tools they need to support a friend or family member experiencing a mental illness, emotional distress or substance use challenge. In… Continue reading Mental Health First Aid – Give it a Try