Parenting Can Threaten Your Mental Health, Here’s How To Protect It According To An Expert

Parenting could be hazardous to your mental health, according to the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. He issued “Parents Under Pressure,” a...

Stress in the Black Community

Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all be normal reactions to stress. Engaging in healthy activities and getting the right care and support can put problems in perspective and help stressful feelings subside in a few days or weeks

 

What are some unique symptoms of chronic stress?

  • Increased sensitivity of pain
  • Less-recognized stress responses (going with the flow)
  • Reduced fertility
  • Hot flashes
  • Ringing in ears

Write Away the Stress

Find stress relief in a journal Stressed? Make like your 16-year-old self and keep a journal. Research shows journaling is an effective stress relief exercise,...

Coping With Stress

Environmental disasters, physical assaults and government shutdowns can raise stress levels Everyone—adults, teens and even children—experiences stress at times. Stress can be beneficial by helping...