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"You think that stress is bad, but research shows that in moderation and with the proper resources, not all stress is bad," said Elisabeth Conradt, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Utah. The difference between bad and good stress, some experts argue, is all in how we view the situation.

In a remarkable demonstration of the curative power of memory, scientists have established that artificial reactivation of memories stored during a positive experience can suppress the effects of stress-induced depression. The research shows how positive and negative memories interact in mood disorders, and provides a specific brain circuit for future clinical interventions.

Article available at: Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention 7:206-223 (2007

Book chapter by: Stephanie Puleo and Jason McGlothlin