Rethinking stress in education: cortisol and DHEA-S biomarker outcomes of a mindset intervention

The findings support the effectiveness of a brief, low-cost intervention in shifting stress mindsets and producing acute physiological and cognitive benefits. However, the transient nature of the hormonal response underscores the need for sustained or complementary strategies to reinforce long-term stress resilience. This study highlights the value of mindset-based approaches in educational settings and their potential for improving teacher well-being through psychoneuroendocrinological mechanisms.