Hiding your problems under the bed and denying their existence isn't the solution. Here are three better ways to cope. Are you one of those people who can get lost for hours in books or TV series, ...

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 ...

What looks like emotional avoidance may be an adaptive response shaped by culture, hierarchy, and the need to protect ...

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 ...

In a culture that celebrates constant productivity, slowing down is often mistaken for laziness. Yet, psychology shows that what looks like procrastination, avoidance, or lack of motivation often ...

Cyril Tarquinio does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

A new study in the journal PLOS ONE examines how individuals coped with stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic and which strategies were associated with higher quality of life. The study’s findings ...