This page lists media articles and expert roundups in which Dr. Erwin van den Burg, founder of Stressinsight, has been cited for his expertise on stress, anxiety, and workplace wellbeing.
Life Hacker Australia — Your Smartwatch Actually Has No Idea How 'Stressed' You Are
"What most smartwatches call a 'stress score' isn't stress itself," says Erwin van den Burg, a physiologist who specializes in the biology of stress. "It's usually based on indirect physiological signals like heart rate variability, skin conductance, or movement patterns. Those signals tell us something about arousal in the nervous system, but arousal can come from many sources—physical activity, excitement, caffeine, poor sleep, illness, or emotional engagement—not just psychological stress."
rtor.org — When Everything Feels Urgent: How Clarity Protects Your Mental Health
When everything feels urgent, your brain shifts into survival mode—and clarity disappears. Neuroscientist @StressInsight shares how he broke the cycle of constant urgency and protected his mental health. Full article.
PharmaTech News — Stress Management Techniques: Improving Communication in the Heat of the Moment
"State Observations Then Explain Effects To Reduce Blame. One technique that has helped me communicate better in stressful moments is simply saying what I observe and then explaining how it affects me. I once had tension with a colleague about workload distribution. Instead of blaming, I said something like: “I’ve noticed you often arrive later and leave earlier as the deadline gets closer. It makes me feel like I’m carrying more of the load, and it’s becoming stressful for me.” Focusing on observation and impact kept the discussion on the behaviour rather than the person, which immediately reduced tension and made it possible to talk about the real issue without escalating the conflict. — Erwin Van den Burg, Founder, Stressinsight
Beardy Nerd — How Industry Leaders Manage Anxiety and Stress: Real Techniques That Actually Work
“When I feel stress come up, I pause and look for the smallest action I can take that actually changes something. It might be clarifying a priority, delegating a micro-task, or sending one difficult email. This is effective because stress is often a signal of lost control.” — Dr. Erwin van den Burg, Founder, Stressinsight