A stressful event causes hormonal events known as the HPA axis – or the stress response. Simply put, your body goes into “fight or flight.”
Author: Delaney Nothaft
Trauma-informed care is being talked about more and more. What is it?
Trauma-informed care used to just apply to medical settings but it’s becoming more widespread. Here’s what it means, examples and how to help.
A lot of people talk about ‘complex trauma.’ What does it mean?
There’s a big difference between complex trauma and trauma from a singular event. Here’s how to spot the differences, how to help someone struggling.
Is it trauma or something else? How to recognize trauma in others.
What are five of the common signs a person is reacting to trauma? Experts explain how to tell if someone in your life is grappling with trauma.
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Social media can have serious impacts on mental health, especially for teenagers, including anxiety, depression and more. But it’s not all bad.
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To understand oxidative stress, we must understand free radicals and antioxidants. Experts explain what it does to the body, why it’s viral on TikTok.
Is stress turning your hair gray? How to tell and what to do about it.
For years, we’ve heard that stress causes gray hair. Does it? And is going gray from stress reversible? A study gives hope that it might be.
Feeling stressed? Tips for how to reduce stress in your daily life
How do you relax when stressed? We have tips for how to reduce stress and stop stressing.
What are the signs you need a stress test?
If taking your dog out for a walk or getting up the stairs feels harder than normal, your doctor may order something called a stress test.
Can stress make you sick?
Impact on body