Stress Archives

09.20.2024 young father holding child

Becoming a Dad Too Soon May Be Bad for the Heart

Younger fathers may face unique challenges and stressors that contribute to poorer long-term heart health.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

09.17.2024 Stressed woman managing finances on laptop at home office

Financial Strain and Health

Financial and mental well-being are directly linked, with women, young people, and minorities disproportionately affected by financial vulnerability.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

09.06.2024 Looking up at sunlight peeking through the trees

Nature's Prescription: How Green Spaces Can Improve Health

Exposure to nature not only aids in stress management and inflammation reduction, but also creates opportunities for connection and community.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.16.2024 stressed health care worker sitting on the hospital floor

Mistreatment of Health Care Workers Is Our Problem

Health care workers in the United States are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers in any other profession.

Guest Author Katherine Meese

04.19.2024 Wildland firefighter observing fire

Wildland Firefighters: Seasonal Trends in Substance Use

The seasonal stressors faced by wildland firefighters lead to increased rates of binge drinking and tobacco use throughout the year.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

03.25.2024 American flag in background with a light shining on a ballot box –US elections and voting concept

The 2024 Presidential Election Is Making Americans Anxious

Those who are paying the closest attention to the 2024 Presidential Election are experiencing a wide range of negative emotions about it—including anxiety, nervousness, stress, and anger.

Guest Author Matt Motta

03.08.2024 Selective focus on closed door and handles with blurred hallway, locker background. School safety concept

Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence

With no federal regulation to address gun violence, safety measures like lockdown drills and armed personnel are commonplace in schools. But these practices take a toll on student mental health.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

09.01.2023

Line graph depicting physicians' positive and negative language sentiment on social media across phases of the COVID-19 pandemic

Tweet All About It

In 2020, 87% of emergency physicians reported increased feelings of stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many took to social media to express their concerns (and perhaps cope).

Fellow Kara Schmidt

07.20.2023 map depicting the probability of deaths of despair by county

Geography of Despair

"Deaths of despair"–or deaths from stress-related conditions, such as suicide and drug overdose–are highest among rural counties and counties experiencing economic distress.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

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