The thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the fires that are raging in the Los Angeles area are at increased risk for anxiety, depression, acute stress and ...

Each time a person undergoes stress the brain releases cortisol hormones. Cortisol binds to glucocorticoid receptors and tells the body to prepare its “fight-or-flight” response. This hormone also ...

Stress is an inevitable part of modern life. Whether it’s the constant stream of notifications, work pressures, or personal ...

Persistent alteration of neuronal activity in a specialized thalamic nucleus underlies maladaptive behavioral changes after the exposure to a stressful event.

A new study led by researchers at UF Health has uncovered why males and females may experience stress differently, providing crucial insights into ...

A parallel but more rapidly developing situation seems to arise on exposure to acute hypoxic stress at high altitude. Thus, a considerable increase in adrenocortical activity occurs during the ...

Stanley, a clinical psychologist and emergency medicine researcher, about the early signs of acute stress or PTSD and how you can help if a loved one is experiencing these symptoms. Post-traumatic ...

Ian H. Stanley receives research grant funding from the US Department of Defense, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Face the Fight Foundation, Rutgers University, and Patient-Centered ...