Hiding your problems under the bed and denying their existence isn't the solution. Here are three better ways to cope. Are you one of those people who can get lost for hours in books or TV series, ...

When I first mention "avoidance coping," people tend to assume I just mean procrastinating, but in psychology-speak, avoidance means something a bit different. Avoidance coping creates stress and ...

What looks like emotional avoidance may be an adaptive response shaped by culture, hierarchy, and the need to protect ...

It came in the mail the other day. Believing the envelope contained another bill, I opened it hastily, not suspecting that the contents would rock my world. The letter inside was a simple referral ...

Whenever I receive good news or do something fun, I think of which photo or post I can upload to social media. A fun beach day, a new gym personal record or buying a house are all great fodder. The ...

The COVID-19 pandemic was a global-scale traumatic event. Americans faced cascades of stressful life events that negatively affected our physical and mental health. To cope, we employed a variety of ...