Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. April is Stress Awareness Month—dedicated to raising ...

Stress is a natural response to challenges ranging from the brief stress of exercise to the chronic stress of living with trauma. Certain reduction strategies can help a person manage their stress ...

For many, it’s almost become automatic to associate the issue of stress with the solution of mindfulness. The pandemic has also played a role. In April 2020, mental wellness app downloads neared 10 ...

It’s based on the principles of attention, awareness, and being present, and is meant to calm the mind and evoke a sense of relaxation, among other goals. In the Western world, the emergence of ...

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., and director of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, is internationally known for his work using meditation to help medical patients ...