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When summer ends and school begins, students, teachers and parents often feel overwhelmed while adjusting to new schedules.

Besides children being injured in the actual event, physical symptoms may manifest as an increase of headaches or stomachaches. But for mental health, the hallmark symptom is post-traumatic stress.

Experts say helping people who suffered losses during the storm meet basic needs like food and shelter reduces stress, while talking about emotions builds resiliency.

A study finds small but meaningful declines in personality traits that help us navigate social situations, trust others, think creatively, and act responsibly. Young people were especially affected.

You could call them hobbies. But for some health workers facing burnout, creative outlets provide more than solace — they give a sense of meaning and community.

The global study, which the WHO calls the first of its kind, found that more than 745,000 people died in 2016 from overwork that resulted in stroke and heart disease.

The new study surveying more than 700 critical care nurses found that 40% were struggling with symptoms of depression.

All that negative campaigning, endless advertisements and disagreements with friends, co-workers and family members can lead up to a lot of stress. There's even a name for it: Election Stress Disorder.

These days, there are hundreds of reasons to open your heart to others, but it's easy to get exhausted. Try these tips honed by social workers for staying healthy and empathetic.

Reports are on the rise of symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems and flare-ups of autoimmune disorders. Here's why chronic stress can make our bodies hurt, and what to do about it.