Stress Archives

06.20.2023 graph depicting mental distress in the wake of abortion bans and subsequent increased travel distances to abortion clinics post-Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision

graph depicting mental distress in the wake of abortion bans and subsequent increased travel distances to abortion clinics post-Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision

Dobbs Distress

After the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, women and pregnancy-capable people of reproductive age reported a 10% increase in mental distress compared to the months before the decision.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

05.30.2023 a graph with black and white lines

Health Equity

The Debt Trap

Persistent student loan debt may have long-term health consequences, including increased risk for cardiovascular disease and chronic stress.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

05.22.2023 Concept image depicting fear and anxiety related to COVID-19

Mental Health Disparities and the COVID-19 Pandemic

The mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has not been felt equally across racial and ethnic groups, with Hispanic adults reporting higher rates of psychological distress.

Guest Author Yan Luo

02.22.2023 palm trees with dark clouds in the background

Huddling With Families After Disaster

Staying in close proximity with others in the wake of natural disasters can support mental health and deter harmful behaviors.

Guest Authors Weiguang Wang, Natasha Foutz, Guodong Gao

07.13.2022 a graph of a number of people with different colored lines

Dream Disparities

The percentage of people getting less that seven hours sleep per night increased significantly from 2004-2018, particularly for Black people.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

05.24.2022 video game player

Adolescent Screen Time During the Pandemic

Adolescent recreational screen time increased at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and is associated with poorer mental health.

Guest Author Jason Nagata

02.02.2022 doctor resuscitating unseen person

The Chaplain's Critical Role in Code Blue Events

Hospital chaplains play a critical role for staff and patient families during and after resuscitation events.

Guest Authors Carolina D. Tennyson, Karen R. Jooste, John P. Oliver

11.19.2021 road with many taxis

Taxi & For-Hire Vehicle Drivers, Stress, and Modifiable Health Behaviors

A recent study examined the relationship between perceived stress, demographic factors, and health behaviors in a sample of taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers.

Guest Author Francesca Gany

11.04.2021 Runners legs

(Im)Mortal Beings

When success for athletes is defined as winning and playing time, where does mental health come in?

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

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