The Hidden Cost of Resilience - Professor Stacey Doan

Isabel V. Guerrero '27 sits down with Professor Stacey Doan to unpack the psychology of stress and resilience. Professor Doan is the Norwood and Frances Berger Professor of Psychology, Business, and Society, and Director of the Berger Institute for Individual and Social Development. Her research explores the biological, social, and individual factors behind physical health and emotional well-being. "Resilience comes at a cost," Professor Doan explains, arguing that individuals must learn to take care of the mind first and foremost. Drawing on her research through Project PRISM, she explains how resilience is studied. Since we can't control the adversities that cause stress, she argues, our best strategy is to understand its underlying mechanisms and how to intervene effectively. Her advice for students who feel pressure to do it all: go deep, not broad. Learn more about Professor Doan and the Berger Institute: https://www.cmc.edu/academic/faculty/profile/stacey-doan https://www.cmc.edu/berger-institute