Category: stress
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COPING HELPS TO REGULATE EMOTIONS
Coping strategies have traditionally been considered responses to emotions, focused on learned behaviors aimed at survival during threatening or dangerous situations, often driven by fear or anger. However, coping is a more complex process that also involves cognitive mechanisms, such as denial, repression, intellectualization, and problem-solving, designed to manage distressing emotions. This limited view underestimates…
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE GUT MICROBIOME IN DEPRESSION?
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Recent research has shed light on the role of proinflammatory cytokines, specifically IL-1β and IL-6, in the neuroinflammatory response and their potential contribution to the etiology (i.e., cause of a disease) of MDD. This article explores the intricate relationship…
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DOES CHARACTER STRENGTH PROMOTE FASTER PSYCHOLOGICAL RECOVERY IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS?
Numerous theories have been proposed to explore the qualities that aid individuals in coping with stressful situations. One such theory focuses on character, which serves as a model for understanding and processing information about oneself, others, and the world. Specifically, character strengths have been identified as protective factors that contribute to a person’s subjective well-being,…
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THE PROFOUND IMPACT OF STRESS ON THE BRAIN: UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE STRAIN
Stress is an integral part of our lives, and while some level of stress can be beneficial, excessive and chronic stress can have a detrimental impact on our overall well-being, particularly on the brain. Recent scientific research has shed light on the profound effects of stress on the brain, unveiling a complex interplay between our…
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UNCOMMON STRESS BUSTERS BY MINDRISE
BE SILLY Stand or jump on one leg, even if people are watching. Don’t think about what the others may think, just focus on what you are doing and enjoy it. This is a “stay in the present” moment. WALK ON GRASS BAREFOOTED Be a kid again. Touch the grass, smell it, roll in it,…
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ARE ESSENTIAL OILS EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING ANXIETY?
A number of studies have shown that essential oils could significantly alleviate anxiety, however it is not clear what dosage is effective. In addition, lavender is the most effective anxiolytic (reduce anxiety) oil out of all the other essential oils Other common essential oils have beneficial effects for anxiety and depression:
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CHRONIC STRESS CAN PERMANENTLY IMPAIR OUR ABILITY TO LEARN NEW MOVEMENTS
Chronic social stress damages the connections between brain cells in the motor cortex resulting in impaired movements and inability to learn new sets of movements.
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CAN STRESS BE GOOD FOR US?
Stress can have a positive or negative impact on the person depending on what type it is.