The link between stress and psychopathology is an old, established finding in psychology. The mechanisms underlying this link, however, are not as clear. Early theories advanced a “stress exposure model,” whereby experiences of life stress
One of the saddest realities of life is that most marriages won’t last a lifetime. That’s not to say, however, that even marriages that ultimately fail weren’t beautiful and productive at one time. Divorce rates
Perhaps you know someone who tends to be impulsive — and it gets in their way. They act first and think second, often choosing unhealthy behaviors and perhaps getting stuck in a perpetual pattern of
It’s been known for a while that depression is contagious: If your roommate is depressed, you are much more likely to become depressed as well. But it has been a bit of a mystery just
Are You Looking for a Reason to Spoil Yourself?
What we experience as children has a profound impact on both our physical and mental health as adults. Reports often focus on the harmful effects of adverse childhood experiences, which increase a person’s risk of
