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Stressful life events, which in isolation might seem less significant, combined to have a real impact on my mental health.
Learn about stress
About stress
Learn how we experience stress and when it might become a problem.
Signs and symptoms of stress
Read about the common signs and symptoms of stress. Learn how they might make you feel and behave.
Managing stress and building resilience
Find tips to help you cope with stress. Learn about building resilience to stress and some of the things that can make this hard.
How to cope with stress at work
We have advice on how to manage workplace stress. Whether you're employed or self-employed, these tips could help.
Causes of stress
Learn about the kinds of experiences and situations that can cause stress.
Treatment for stress
Find out about the treatments for the signs and symptoms of stress. And where to go for help.
Helping someone who's stressed
Find tips to help you to support someone who's experiencing stress, while looking after yourself.
Exam stress – for under 18s
Dealing with exams at school or college? We have tips for younger people on coping with exam stress.
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Published: May 2025
Next review planned: May 2028
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