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Understanding and Coping With Situational Stress

Health crises, natural disasters, even an unruly child can cause stress. Discover tested techniques you can use to find relief in the toughest of times.
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The Hidden Stressors of Technology
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Do You Have FOMO? Here Is How to Cope
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Coping skills help you deal with uncomfortable emotions.
Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable Emotions
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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What Can You Do When You Go to College and Don't Like It?
Fact checked by Amanda Tust
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Tips for Dealing With Offensively Political Facebook Friends
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Don't let failure hold you back.
10 Healthy Ways to Bounce Back From Failure
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Negative self-talk creates more stress.
How to Reduce Negative Self-Talk for a Better Life
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Top 10 Stress Management Techniques for Students
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How to Watch for Signs of Burnout in Your Life
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Cope With Financial Stress
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How Students Can Make College Life Less Stressful
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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How to Say No to People in 3 Simple Steps
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Why Avoidance Coping Creates Additional Stress
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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4 Simple Ways to Relieve Money Stress
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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7 Ways to Cope With A Crisis
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Top Stress Relief Tips for Working Moms
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How to Be Less Stressed When You Are Traveling on Vacation
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Being a Caregiver Can Be Very Stressful
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Tips for Managing Conflict, Tension, and Anger
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Beat the Top 5 Reasons You're Stressed
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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9 Ways to Reduce Student Stress for Better Success in Class
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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The Many Stresses of College and How to Manage Them
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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5 Steps to Better Apology
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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When Stress Can Actually Be Good for You
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Acute stress isn't serious, but it can build up. Here's how to manage it.
What You Should Know About Acute Stress
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How to Ensure You Can Really Relax on Your Staycation
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Learn How to Have a Brighter Financial Future With Less Stress
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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How the "Widowhood Effect" Puts Widows at Risk After a Spouse's Death
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How Can I Curb My Road Rage?
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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How Your Personality Traits Can Put You at Risk for Burnout
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How to Do Better on Tests by Reducing Anxiety
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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How to Identify and Manage the Different Types of Stressors in Life
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Dealing With Election Disappointment If the Wrong Candidate Won
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
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Use Strategies to Turn a Bad Day Into a Good One
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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How to Manage the Inevitable Holiday Season Stress
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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New Year's Resolutions: From Stressful to Stress-Relieving
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
Family conflict can make holidays stressful.
Handling Family During The Holidays: Who To See and How To Handle Them
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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More Ways to Revel in Gratitude This Holiday Season
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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4 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress Caused by Perfectionism
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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How to Take Care of Yourself When Caring for Others
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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9 Coping Mechanisms to Try If You're Feeling Lonely
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How Noise Pollution Might Be Increasing Your Stress Levels
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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Lonely During the Holidays? Here's How to Cope
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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What Stress Management Techniques Are the Best for You?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Is Your Kid Stressing about Exams? Offer Them These Helpful Tips
Reviewed by Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP
Holiday conflict can lead to stress and sleep deprivation.
How to Keep the Holiday Season From Ruining Your Sleep
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn