Psych Central is a publication that aims to break the stigma of mental illness. It empowers readers to be proactive in their mental health journey, offering actionable advice to improve their lives.
Its team understands the healing power of connecting people and provides evidence-based information to meet the reader with empathy and respect. This is so important in mental health — an area where people often feel alone in their experiences.
Psych Central believes that the right mental health tools and support can allow anyone — regardless of their starting point — to deepen self-awareness and experience greater mental and emotional well-being. This is why I’m sharing 10 best Psych Central articles on stress management, along with my favorite quotes.
1. “What Is Stress and How Do I Manage It?”
Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. But what’s stressful to you may not be the same as what’s stressful to others. You might also have your own way of managing that stress.
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2. “Science Says: This Is How Stress Affects the Brain”
Chronic stress can reduce the brain’s size and even alter its DNA, but building a collection of coping tools could help counter these changes.
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3. “The Long-Term Effects of Stress: Physical and Mental Effects”
It’s common to feel stressed sometimes — but chronic stress can lead to health issues such as heart, muscle, and gut problems.
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4. “‘Why Am I So Stressed?’ 19 Possible Reasons and How to Cope”
If you feel you’re stressed all the time and don’t even know why, it’s possible your stress response is activated. Self-care strategies can help you reset the system and better cope with stressors.
Click here to read the article “‘Why Am I So Stressed?’ 19 Possible Reasons and How to Cope”.
5. “Family Stress: Types, Causes, Solutions”
Stress caused by loved ones can be tough. Even though we love them, children, elderly parents, and visiting relatives can leave us frazzled.
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But there are ways to handle stress before it gets to be too much.
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6. “The Student’s Guide to Managing Stress at Any Age”
It’s natural to experience academic stress when you’re being constantly evaluated and facing a heavy workload.
Whether you’re facing a nitpicky teacher, a tight deadline, or a competitive classmate, academic stress can be hard. But be encouraged… there are practical approaches to manage your classes and your level of overwhelm so you can pass your tests and effectively deal with stress.
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7. “6 Benefits of Stress Management”
Most people feel stressed from time to time, but some individuals experience prolonged or chronic stress. Any stress can be a risk factor for mental health conditions.
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Using strategies to better cope with stress can provide many benefits. Here are six examples supported by research.
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8. “10 Facts About Stress That Might Surprise You”
There are many ways to cope with, and even reduce, the amount of stress in your life. Here, we look at 10 important facts to know about stress.
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9. “8 Coping Skills For Stressful Situations”
While stressful situations are inevitable, you can control how you respond. Taking a pause, noticing the stressors, and setting boundaries can help ease the stress.
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10. “How to Complete The Stress Response Cycle”
The alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages of the stress response cycle help your body respond to stress. Learning how to complete the stress cycle may help you cope.
Click here to read the article “How to Complete The Stress Response Cycle”.
Complement this list of best stress management articles from Psych Central with Mindfulness for Stress Management: 50 Ways to Improve Your Mood and Cultivate Calmness by Dr. Robert Schachter and then revisit Psych Central articles on meditation and why you should read Mindful America by Jeff Wilson.
