Acute Stress
Short-term stress response to immediate, time-limited events or challenges.
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Stress Management & Relief
Build resilience. Evidence-based strategies to help you manage stress and build resilience for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Understanding Stress Management
What is Stress Management?
Stress management offers ways to help better deal with stress and difficulty (adversity) in life, leading to a more balanced and healthier life. Stress is an automatic physical, mental, and emotional response to a difficult event.
While positive stress can lead to growth, negative, long-term stress can lessen quality of life. Learning effective stress management techniques can significantly improve your physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
Our providers help you develop personalized strategies to manage stress and build resilience for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Types and Signs of Stress
Stress affects people in different ways. Here are common types and signs of stress:
Chronic Stress
Ongoing, long-term stress from persistent life challenges — chronic stress treatment is available and effective when these patterns begin affecting your health and daily functioning.
Stress Eating
Changes in eating habits in response to stress, often emotional eating or loss of appetite.
Stress Headaches
Tension headaches or migraines triggered or worsened by stress.
Physical Tension
Muscle tension, particularly in neck, shoulders, and back.
Sleep Disruption
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to stress and racing thoughts.
Mood Changes
Irritability, anxiety, or depressed mood related to stress.
Cognitive Impact
Difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and reduced productivity.
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Build a Healthier Life
With expert guidance and evidence-based stress management techniques, you can reduce stress, improve your health, and enhance your overall quality of life.