Stress
Stress can be a reaction to a short-lived situation, such as being stuck in traffic. Or it can last a long time if you're dealing with relationship problems, a spouse's death or other serious situations. Stress becomes dangerous when it interferes with your ability to live a normal life over an extended period. You may feel tired, unable to concentrate or irritable. Stress can also damage your physical health.
Adapted from "Mind/Body: Stress"
What You Can Do
- Six myths about stress
Dispelling the myths about stress can help us to understand our problems – and then take action to address them.
- Stress Tip Sheet
APA offer tips on how to manage your stress.
- Managing your stress in tough economic times
Use these tips to help deal with stress about money and the economy.
Getting Help
News
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Can stress affect a fetus?
May 9, 2013, WebMD
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Negative thoughts can be contagious
April 22, 2013, Fox News
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Acute stress primes brain for better cognitive and mental performance
April 16, 2013, ScienceDaily
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Tracking workers' every move can boost productivity — and stress
April 8, 2013, Los Angeles Times
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Monkey study reveals why middle managers suffer the most stress
April 2, 2013, ScienceDaily
Monitor on Psychology Articles
- 'Our health at risk'
March 2012
- Help for struggling veterans
March 2012
- Why can't some children manage stress?
February 2011
- Is stress getting to you?
January 2011
- The kids aren't all right
January 2010
Books
- Mind Over Basketball: Coach Yourself to Handle Stress
November 2007
- Couples Coping With Stress
March 2005
- Gender, Work Stress, and Health
July 2002
APA Offices and Programs
- Work, Stress and Health Office
The Work, Stress and Health Office promotes research, training, practice and policy to examine the impact of the changing organization of work on stress, health, safety and productivity in the workplace.
