Archive for Stress and Anxiety

Natural Disasters Influence Mental Mistakes

by: Rick Nauert PhD February 13, 2012

A new study finds that survivors of natural disasters may experience intellectual challenges in addition to stress and anxiety. This mental decline may cause survivors to make serious errors in their daily lives. Experts say attention to these phenomena is important given the prevalence of hurricanes, tornados and earthquakes. The study on how cognitive performance [...]

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Going With the Flow of Talk Brings Couples Closer

by: Rick Nauert PhD February 10, 2012

Rewarding conversations with a significant other grants special benefits to young adults. Researchers say the connection allows each partner an opportunity to relieve stress and anxiety and helps to improve relationship satisfaction. The findings stem from research by Kansas State University psychologist Dr. Brenda McDaniel as she studied conflict and conflict recovery in young dating couples. [...]

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Strategies to Cope with Workplace Abuse are Often Ineffective

by: Rick Nauert PhD January 5, 2012

For most, dealing with an abusive boss means avoidance, not confrontation, even though confrontation is probably the most effective tactic. A new study reviews traditional coping strategies and finds they are rarely effective and often contribute to increased stress and anxiety. “Abusive supervision is highly distressing for employees. Our study shows that the strategies being used [...]

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Hardwired To Be Optimistic

by: Rick Nauert PhD October 10, 2011

You know the type and you may be one yourself – individuals who display insatiable optimism even against overwhelming odds. A new research study examined why some people remain optimistic despite clear evidence to the contrary. Investigators at the University College London discovered that people who are very optimistic about the outcome of events tend [...]

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Impact of 9/11 Expands Clinical Knowledge of Stress

by: Rick Nauert PhD September 12, 2011

As we remember the tragedy of 9/11, a new research study suggests the severity of a traumatic event can influence the mental health of individuals not directly exposed to the incident. Experts evaluated how the attacks impacted the psychological processes of those not directly exposed to the event. Researchers studied college students in Massachusetts and [...]

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Impact of 9/11 Expands Clinical Knowledge of Stress

by: Rick Nauert PhD September 12, 2011

As we remember the tragedy of 9/11, a new research study suggests the severity of a traumatic event can influence the mental health of individuals not directly exposed to the incident. Experts evaluated how the attacks impacted the psychological processes of those not directly exposed to the event. Researchers studied college students in Massachusetts and [...]

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Alleviating Surgical Anxiety and Pain in Children

by: Traci Pedersen April 24, 2011

Finding ways to lessen children’s anxiety and pain just before and after surgery is at the heart of a new pilot program launched by a University of California – Irvine anesthesiologist, Dr. Zeev Kain, professor and chair of anesthesiology & perioperative care.  Kain will use a $3.2 million National Institutes of Health grant to establish [...]

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Free Tips on Hypnosis Relaxation for a Total Stress Relief

by: Jane Claire February 18, 2011

When you’re planning to hire a hypnotist to help you relax, you probably want to check in a hefty amount for their bill. Other than being expensive, there’s a chance that you’ll come all the way to the session without even remembering anything. This is because hypnotists with their skills are enigmatic people where they won’t let you know any of their techniques. So, to help people to have the same effect of hypnosis techniques, below are free helpful relaxation techniques that you can find very useful. You can use it before going to a job interview, or going to a date, or you’ve probably in a deadline these tips will help you overcome these tasks in no time.

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What Causes Anxiety Attacks & Why Am I Having These Attacks?

by: Irvin Ewing February 24, 2010

Imagine if you will that you are walking down the street on a pleasant spring day feeling optimistic about life itself when all of a sudden you are feeling something poke you from behind. You turn around to see that a 8 foot tall grizzly bear is staring you in the eye and is getting ready to attack. The feeling you’ll experience is severe anxiety to straight out panic, which is standard thanks to the situation. However , what basically causes these anxiety attacks is a signal in an organ of the brain called the amygdala. It is the part of your cortex that deals with reacting to legitimate threats.

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How To Address Panic Attacks – 3 Techniques To Anxiety Attack Relief

by: Gregory Gray February 20, 2010

Are you the one who is afflicted with frequent panic attacks? Then you may want to know how to deal with panic attacks.

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