Bearing the weight of what the world (and workplace) throws at us can feel like a second full-time job. Coping mechanisms, or strategies for managing stress and other prickly emotions, help us fight ...

Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some people, it feels like a tight chest or a racing heart. For others, it shows up as constant worrying, spiraling thoughts, or panic that makes everyday ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Like getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist or forgetting your umbrella on the one day it downpours, occasional anxiety is a typical part of ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches dozens of skills designed to help people reduce painful emotions, stop impulsive behaviors, and build meaningful lives. In my work as a DBT therapist, one of ...

Handling it, getting by, making do…whatever you call it, coping is a big part of life. It’s so common we don’t even think about it. We just do it. You’re using coping skills in one way or another ...

Now, fill out this Choosing Your Coping Tools worksheet (or read it in the drop-down below). Review this list of coping tools on your own or with your parent, then check off which tools have worked ...