Stress can hurt your body
Stress affects more than your mind. Your body can react to it too. Stress can show up as headaches, tight muscles, an upset stomach, or a racing heart.
If you’re stressed over a long period of time, you could see serious health impacts. Long-term stress is linked to heart disease, cancer, and other issues.
Stress is common, but it doesn't have to hurt your health
77% of people feel the physical effects of stress. Learning how to manage it when it happens can keep it from making you sick. See what you can do to cope with stress right now, even if you’re in a tough situation.
Learn ways to fight stress
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
Manage stress anywhere, any time with this easy technique.
Reach out to someone
Connecting with someone you trust can be one of the best ways to help reduce stress.
Get outside to reset
Learn why just a short time outside can reduce stress and improve your health.
Places that can help
County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services
Learn about specialty mental health and substance use services for adults and kids offered by County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services.
San Diego Family Care
Find affordable medical and mental health care. Clinics are focused on central San Diego.
La Maestra Community Health Centers
Get community-focused health care and social support in east, central, and south San Diego County.
NAMI San Diego
Find support for yourself or a loved one dealing with a mental health challenge.
More info about stress
Why is stress part of mental health?
Learn more about why stress is an important factor in your mental and physical health.
Can you prepare for stress?
See how preparing for stressful times can help you get through them.
When is stress toxic for children?
Learn how difficult childhood experiences build up stress over time and impact their health.
Places that can help
More info about stress
County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services
Learn about specialty mental health and substance use services for adults and kids offered by County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services.
Why is stress part of mental health?
Learn more about why stress is an important factor in your mental and physical health.
San Diego Family Care
Find affordable medical and mental health care. Clinics are focused on central San Diego.
Can you prepare for stress?
See how preparing for stressful times can help you get through them.
La Maestra Community Health Centers
Get community-focused health care and social support in east, central, and south San Diego County.
When is stress toxic for children?
Learn how difficult childhood experiences build up stress over time and impact their health.
NAMI San Diego
Find support for yourself or a loved one dealing with a mental health challenge.