Stress
Everything Willow Labs has written about Stress, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.
5 articles
High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs You're Coping but Not Okay
You look fine. You hit every deadline. Inside it's a different story. The signs of high-functioning anxiety and what to do about it.
The Physical Symptoms of Stress: How Chronic Pressure Shows Up in the Body
Stress isn't just in your head. It shows up in your jaw, your gut, your sleep, your skin. Here's how chronic pressure speaks through the body.
Cold Plunge for Mental Health: Mood Reset or Just a Cold Shock?
A cold plunge for mental health can genuinely lift your mood and sharpen focus, partly through the jolt itself. Here's what's real and what's hype.

Cortisol Face and the Cocktail: Trend or Spiral?
You spot a puffy jaw in bad lighting and TikTok calls it “cortisol face.” Now there’s a cocktail to fix it. Trend or anxiety spiral? Here’s the sober read.

12 signs you’re burnt out + the recovery plan
Burnout isn’t a character flaw. It’s a mismatch between load and capacity. Spot 12 concrete signs you ignore and use a CBT plan to recover without quitting life.
These articles are for self-understanding, not crisis. If you’re in active distress — Get help now →