Health Psychology Blog

Cortisol Feedback Loop: How Your Body Manages Stress

Ever wonder what happens in your body when you're stressed? Learn how the cortisol feedback loop works, what it means for your health, and how to support your body’s natural stress response.

It’s Not All in Your Head: The Psychological Weight of Chronic Disease

Chronic illness affects more than just your body—it impacts your emotions, mindset, and daily life. Learn why the psychological weight of chronic disease is real and how to care for your mental health while managing long-term conditions.

Menopause and Mental Health: Coping with Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Depression

Menopause can affect more than just your body—it can impact your mental health too. Learn how to manage mood swings, anxiety, and depression during menopause with practical, compassionate strategies.

How Exercise Impacts Your Hormones and Mental Well-being

Discover how exercise influences your hormones and boosts your mental health. Learn the science behind movement and mood, and how to create an exercise routine that supports emotional balance.

Cortisol and Chronic Stress: How to Break Free from the Anxiety Cycle

Feeling constantly on edge or burnt out? Learn how cortisol—the stress hormone—affects your body and mind, and discover actionable ways to break free from the chronic stress and anxiety cycle.

Estrogen and Mental Health: Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety and Depression

Did you know estrogen plays a major role in mood regulation? Discover how hormonal changes impact women’s mental health—and why they’re more likely to experience anxiety and depression.

The Science of Hormones and the Brain: Why You Feel the Way You Do

Ever wondered why your mood shifts or why stress hits hard sometimes? Discover how hormones influence your brain, emotions, and behavior—and what you can do about it.