Measuring cortisol in a snippet of hair can reveal a pregnant person's stress level and may one day help warn of unexpected birth problems.

New research could pave the way for much more specific treatments for stress-​related conditions such as chronic depression.

Women farmers are less likely to drink alcohol than their male counterparts, but when they do, they're more likely to binge, a study finds.

If you're feeling a little Grinch-y this holiday season, these self-care tips may help you find some comfort and joy.

Becoming a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can be stressful, but a new study questions the idea that it's a risk factor for depression.

Holiday family gatherings can be filled with conflict. An expert offers tips on how avoid the drama minefield.

Uncertainty surrounding the future of DACA can boost psychological distress for the program's intended recipients, a new study shows.

A meta-analysis finds the established stress generation model applies to depression and other mental health disorders.

Adults who self-reported experiencing adversity in childhood were more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19.

A biofeedback technique focusing on the pupils of our eyes can lower stress and anxiety, a study suggests.