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 ...

Your mental health deserves better strategies this year. Let’s leave behind these harmful habits and adopt healthier coping mechanisms for a more fulfilling year ahead. As the new year begins, many of ...

Sometimes when we encounter challenging situations, it’s easier to avoid them than to face them. Some difficult emotions – like anxiety, fear, or worry – stick around or get worse because of this.

Some use games to escape, but plenty use them simply as a coping mechanism ...

Those who have experienced the horrors of war see their lives clearly delineated between a “before” and an “after”. This singular ordeal does not, as is often believed, mean that it is impossible to ...

Mental health providers are trained to guide others through trauma, yet their own exposure to clients' suffering can take a significant toll. Studies show that between 40% and 85% of providers ...