Bearing the weight of what the world (and workplace) throws at us can feel like a second full-time job. Coping mechanisms, or strategies for managing stress and other prickly emotions, help us fight ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Like getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist or forgetting your umbrella on the one day it downpours, occasional anxiety is a typical part of ...

Why coping matters: Coping skills help regulate emotions, reduce stress, and improve quality of life, even for chronic conditions like long-term back pain. Therapies that work: CBT and ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches dozens of skills designed to help people reduce painful emotions, stop impulsive behaviors, and build meaningful lives. In my work as a DBT therapist, one of ...

When our emotions are really intense, there are things we can do to change our emotional state to help us feel better. Here are some examples. Take a note of which coping tools work for you and which ...

Is your to-do list overwhelming? Do the demands of family or work stress you out? Or maybe it’s politics, climate change, or global conflict that are making you feel anxious. It's impossible to ...

Panic, rage, lust, depression, humiliation, joy—strong emotions can lead to impulsive behaviors. When you are emotional, you might feel intense physical agitation. That agitation can be very ...