Mental health experts debunk 10 stress myths

Mental-health experts debunk myths about stress. They explain why stress and vacations are not the same. They talk about different ways to cope, such as alcohol use, nail biting, and stress eating, as well as healthier alternatives to avoid their long-term effects.

Cook is an assistant professor at the NYU School of Global Public Health. She focuses on the link between attachment and minority stress. You can learn more about her work here.

Leyro is an assistant professor at Rutgers University. She is the director of the Affective and Biological Underpinnings of Substance Use and Anxiety lab, which focuses on cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence. You can learn more about her work here.