Brains, Bodies and Stress

What You Should Know

• Stress is how the brain and body deal with demands in an attempt to protect us and keep us safe. It is a part of life experienced by everyone.
• Our bodies and brains have ways of responding to short-term stress and long-term (chronic) stress. Unmanaged stress can cause harm to your physical, emotional and mental health.
• It is important to find ways to manage your stress and decrease the risk of negative health effects.
  
  

Things You Can Try

• Test Your Stress — Complete this simple stress test to measure the stress in your life.
• How to Make Stress Your Friend
• Stress Free Guided Meditations with Ashlee Phillips — Guided meditations to help ease the stress of daily life. 
• How to Deal with Stress and Anxiety
• Stress Management
• Exercise and Stress: Get Moving to Manage Stress
• Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief
• Foods That Help Reduce Stress