Learn More About Stress
Stress complicates life, making everything seem difficult, heavy, and overwhelming. Stress creates many negative effects on our physical and mental health, but the good news is that we can disrupt this automatic reaction and learn to respond to stressors differently. Below you’ll find articles and resources to help you both understand and deal with feelings of stress.
Featured Stress Articles
Emotion-Focused Coping: Definition, Examples & Strategies
Emotion-focused coping refers to using skills for processing and dealing with feelings that arise due to stressful situations.
by: Michelle Risser, LISW-SFeeling Overwhelmed: Symptoms, Causes, & How to Cope
Feeling overwhelmed can be debilitating, especially when juggling various responsibilities. Many factors can leave you chronically overwhelmed, whether financial difficulties, loss, mental health conditions, or life transitions. While you may struggle to see the end to these challenges, prioritizing your needs can help combat distress. Consider practicing mindfulness, asking for support, and accepting your emotions as you work toward regaining balance in life.
by: Emily Guarnotta, PsyD