Stress management consists of a wide spectrum of techniques and
psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's level of stress,
especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday
functioning. Stress produces numerous physical and mental symptoms which
vary according to each individual's situational factors. These can include
a decline in physical health, such as headaches, chest pain, fatigue, and
sleep problems,as well as depression. The process of stress management is
named as one of the keys to a happy and successful life in modern society.
Life often delivers numerous demands that can be difficult to handle, but
stress management provides a number of ways to manage anxiety and maintain
overall well-being. There are several models of stress management, each
with distinctive explanations of mechanisms for controlling stress. Much
more research is necessary to provide a better understanding of which
mechanisms actually operate and are effective in practice.
