Have you ever felt anxious or overwhelmed? Experienced racing thoughts or thinking about too many thoughts at one time? You are not alone. What is the nervous system and how does it relate to feeling ...

In our constant quest for a healthy lifestyle, we often focus on physical exercise and nutrition. However, a crucial component that sometimes gets overlooked is stress management. Chronic stress not ...

A psychotherapist explains why this simple relaxation method was able to help me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m.

This content is provided to Johns Hopkins employees through a partnership with Aetna Resources for Living. Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, and then exhale. Feel more relaxed? Being ...

Anxiety affects millions worldwide, but many seek alternatives to traditional medication. Medical research reveals several natural approaches that can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms.

This mind-body relaxation technique is a simple, striking way to become familiar with your body and the places where you hold stress and tension. Progressive relaxation involves working, one at a time ...

Stress is inevitable, but too much stress can negatively impact your mood, relationships, sleep routine, and even how your body functions. There are a variety of ways to manage stress, such as ...

Each day, when I wake up in the morning, I grab a cup of coffee and go to my calendar. While it’s pretty old school to still carry a physical calendar around, I have found that, when I have something ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

Confinement — which has been frequent during the pandemic — has undeniable effects on the brain. There’s the inability to concentrate enough to read or write, the lack of perseverance in tasks, ...