- How stress affects your health
Stress can be brief, situational, and a positive force motivating performance, but if experienced over an extended period of time it can become chronic stress, which negatively impacts health and well-being
- Healthy ways to handle life’s stressors
When stress becomes unmanageable, try evidence-based tools to tackle it in healthy ways, including social support, good nutrition, relaxation techniques, meditation, and exercise
- Stress management Stress relief - Mayo Clinic
Avoid using alcohol or drugs to manage stress Stress won't disappear from your life And stress management needs to be ongoing But by paying attention to what causes your stress and practicing ways to relax, you can counter some of the bad effects of stress and increase your ability to cope with challenges
- Stress effects on the body - American Psychological Association (APA)
Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems
- Stress in America 2023: A nation recovering from collective trauma
Stress in America 2023: A Nation Recovering from Collective Trauma examines the lasting psychological impacts of this combination of era-defining crises An inspection of pre- and post-pandemic mental and physical health reveals signs of collective trauma among all age cohorts
- Coping with stress at work - American Psychological Association (APA)
Working hard should not be confused with overworking at the expense of relationships and physical health Workplace stressors include workloads, lack of social support, and conflicting demands or unclear performance expectations
- How to help children and teens manage their stress
Stress in young people doesn’t always look like stress in adults But like adults, children and teens—even those with life-altering losses—can find healthy ways to cope Together, young people and their parents or caregivers can learn to spot the signs of excess stress and, with the right tools, manage it
- Chronic stress puts your health at risk - Mayo Clinic
Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you But when it's always on alert, your health can pay the price
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