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For many teens, the pressure to project a perfect persona feels necessary to fit in and gain approval from their peers. However, the effort to appear perfect may actually push others away.
They may look similar, but burnout and depression can have different causes and management strategies.
How stress leaves its mark on plants.
While more young people openly identify as LGBQ, many still face substantial challenges that can contribute to a greater prevalence of mental health concerns.
The start of the new year could be the best time to decide if your employer is doing enough to create a healthy and positive work environment.
Many federal employees fear they may end up in ethical binds, caught between the instructions of their bosses and their duty to serve the American people.
Being forced back into the routine of work after a summer break can be unsettling. But there are strategies to getting over it.
Going it alone can leave entrepreneurs facing specific challenges that can affect their wellbeing.
Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which affect energy levels.
A dog’s heart rate is likely to rise in tandem with its owner’s heart rate in a stressful situation – even in the absence of verbal communication.
Genetics, age, hormones and nutrition can affect the growth of your hair and nails. Here’s how.
Switching off phones or laptops when on holidays can help us get more out of our free time and relationships.
Christmas can be a very stressful time of year for many.
Political polarization and people not being exposed to other perspectives online are two major factors that contribute to Americans feeling exhausted with politics.
Instances of “air rage” are more common now than before the pandemic. What is it about air travel that cam bring out the worst in us?
Science-based insights can help dial down parents’ anxiety by reminding them to let go of what they can’t control and focus on what matters most.
Leaders who promote a bit of fun in the workplace can help their employees engage and be more innovative and actually want to come to work.
Research shows that associations between optimism and physical health tend to be positive — meaning that young people who were more optimistic or less pessimistic were healthier.
Given the polarized political climate in the US, it’s hard not to be affected by the election. But there are ways to make sure stress and uncertainty don’t send you on a downward spiral.
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Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, University of Manchester
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