This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner.

I have written quite a few posts for Psychology Today about stress and burnout (See my posts). I am frequently asked what is the single most important action I can take to address burnout and its ...

New research suggests that acute stress may impair key brain functions involved in managing emotions -- particularly in people living with 'distress disorders' such as depression, anxiety, and ...