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How stress affects your brain - Madhumita Murgia
Your brain isn't broken. It's been running on cortisol for months. Here's what that does, and what helps. 🧠
Who it's for
People under long-term stress often blame themselves for forgetfulness, poor focus or irritability.
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What it is
A roughly 4-minute animated TED-Ed lesson by Madhumita Murgia on how stress affects the brain. It notes that short-term stress can help with focus and energy, then explains how chronic stress keeps the HPA axis active and raises cortisol, with effects on the amygdala, hippocampus and prefrontal cortex and on gene expression.
Where to find it
YouTube, official TED-Ed channel (free). Also on TED.com and ed.ted.com (lesson page with questions).
Before you start
Heads up: May worry health-anxious viewers.
Age: Ages 12+
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.Philippians 4:11, Philippians 4:11
