Stress

5 articles

A person doomscrolling on their phone, looking distressed and isolated in a dimly lit room, highlighting the psychological impact of negative news consumption.
Wellness

What is Doomscrolling's Psychological Impact on Mental Well-being?

Globally, 40% of people now actively avoid the news, a stark increase from 29% just five years ago, according to an annual survey by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, as reported by T

Yasmin El-Sayed·July 2, 2026
A person sitting alone on a park bench, with subtle light emanating from their chest, symbolizing the physical impact of grief.
Culture

Science Explains Grief's Physical and Emotional Impact

Up to two years after a loss, simply recalling memories of a deceased loved one can physically raise blood pressure and trigger cardiovascular changes mimicking acute stress.

Eleanor Voss·June 23, 2026
A stressed teenager unable to sleep in their bedroom, surrounded by symbols of societal pressure and performance metrics, highlighting the negative impact on mental health.
Wellness

Societal profit focus is actively harming youth mental health in 2026.

For many teenagers, the constant pressure to excel has transformed their bedrooms into battlegrounds, where stress-induced insomnia persists for weeks, signaling a problem unlikely to resolve without

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 10, 2026
A person in a tense meeting, maintaining a calm facade while subtle visual cues hint at underlying stress and emotional struggle, representing the high cost of composure.
Wellness

The High Cost of Keeping Calm: Our Cultural Obsession With Composure Is Harming Us

Our society often rewards unwavering composure under pressure, but this cultural ideal may be doing more harm than good. Discover how the relentless pursuit of calm can mask deeper issues like suppressed trauma and high-functioning anxiety.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 2, 2026
Diverse individuals from different cultures experiencing stress and burnout in modern workplaces, symbolizing the collective nature of this global phenomenon and its impact on well-being.
Wellness

What Are the Cultural Nuances of Burnout and Stress?

The World Health Organization's updated definition of burnout highlights its cultural nuances, recognizing it as a collective experience rather than a personal failing. This article explores the cultural currents shaping this modern condition and holistic paths toward prevention and recovery.

Yasmin El-Sayed·March 31, 2026