April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year presents a timely opportunity to explore how stress is evolving — and what people can realistically do about it.
From workplace burnout to financial anxiety and global uncertainty, stress levels remain high across age groups. But beyond the headlines, experts are seeing important shifts in how stress shows up — and how it can be managed effectively.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to talk about:
- The hidden physical effects of chronic stress — including impacts on heart health, sleep, and immune function
- Why “always-on” culture is making stress harder to escape, especially for younger professionals
- Practical, evidence-based strategies that go beyond generic self-care advice
- When stress becomes a serious health concern — and how to recognize the warning signs
To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum at katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
gwu [dot] edu (katelyn[dot]deckelbaum[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Lorenzo Norris is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and chief wellness officer at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Amir Afkhami is the vice chair for Clinical Affairs and the director of Medical Student Education of the GW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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