Science of Stress and Resilience

Harvard FAS

Stress is a universal human experience. What is stress, why do we experience it, and how does it shape emotion, behavior, and cognition across the lifespan? What are the common sources of stress in modern society, and how is the rise of technology shaping how we experience and adapt to stress? How does stress influence health, relationships, and well-being? To address these questions, the course draws on research across multiple levels of analysis—including psychological factors,…