Stress Archives

10.07.2019 a close up of a flag

Immigration and the Health of LGBTQ+ Asylees

As restrictive policies further stretch an overburdened asylum system, the role of health professionals in the asylum process has never been more important.

Guest Authors Rebecca Abelman, Nathan Praschan, Hannah Wenger, Matthew Gartland

09.25.2019 a neon sign on a brick wall

Denial of Service and LGBT Health

The question of which civil liberty takes precedent—equal protection under the law or religious liberty—remains largely unanswered.

Guest Author Tim Levengood

07.18.2019 a graph of a number of people with blue bars

Mothers and Money

Relationships between mothers and their children are particularly vulnerable when family money is short, which can affect childhood development.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

07.10.2019 a group of colorful chalks

Too Stressed for Academic Success

For historically underrepresented students, persistence and grit is seen as important for success. It also plays into the development of chronic stress.

Guest Authors Douglas Hoston, Richard Lamb

07.02.2019 a blue and white wall with graffiti

Recovery and Resilience After Mass Violence

After mass violence, recovery and resilience efforts are most effective when they include local community organizations for promoting long-term wellbeing.

Guest Authors Rupa Jose, Roxane Cohen Silver

06.11.2019 a painting of a man on a wall

Health Equity

Immigration Enforcement: A Public Health Crisis

The negative economic, psychological, and social consequences of immigration enforcement show that it is both a humanitarian and public health crisis.

Guest Author Lisa Martinez

05.27.2019 a group of people doing yoga

Got 13 Minutes? Try Meditating

With improvements in your mood, stress level, and physical wellbeing, research suggests that meditating for even short periods of time can prove beneficial.

Fellow Julia Garcia

05.22.2019 a man in a black shirt

Chatbot Chats to Improve Health

As technology and our psychology continue to evolve, it is critical to understand how best to use chatbots in public health interventions.

Guest Author Annabell Ho

04.02.2019 a person walking on the road

How Does Childhood Trauma Impact Adults' Health?

Finding and fostering nurturing relationships within the broader community in which a child grows is key to recover from difficult home suffering.

Fellow Jori Fortson

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