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Stress

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In small doses, stress can help you stay energized and focused. But when it’s chronic or overwhelming, it can damage your health, productivity, and well-being. Learn the warning signs and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Stress Symptoms, Signs, and Causes

The harmful effects of stress and what you can do about it

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Stress Management

Using self-help techniques for dealing with stress

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Adjusting to Retirement

How to cope with the stress and challenges

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Stress at Work

How to deal with job and workplace stress

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Coping with Financial Stress

Tips on dealing with money worries

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Burnout Prevention and Treatment

Techniques for dealing with overwhelming stress

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Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience

Tips for overcoming adversity

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Benefits of Mindfulness

Practices for improving emotional and physical well-being

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Racism and Mental Health

Racial trauma and the stress and anxiety of discrimination

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How to Stop Worrying

Self-help strategies for anxiety relief

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Quick Stress Relief

Using your senses to relieve stress on the spot

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Caregiver Stress and Burnout

Tips for regaining your energy, optimism, and hope

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Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief

The power of the relaxation response to reduce stress and boost mood

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Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Worry

Cope with the fear and uncertainty and protect your mental health

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Job Loss and Unemployment Stress

Coping with the stress of losing a job

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Self-Medicating Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

Find healthier ways to change how you feel

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Anger Management

Tips and techniques for getting anger under control

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Stress and Your Health

How stress management helps fight disease


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12 Ways to Reduce Stress with Music

Fill your life with music that reduces daily stress


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Social Support for Stress Relief

Using close relationships to manage stress and improve well-being


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Stress Relief Guide

Quick tips for when you’re short on time