Stress management is the practice of regulating physiological and psychological responses to demands and pressures in work and life, centered on maintaining well-being while navigating modern complexity. It sits at the intersection of behavioral health, organizational psychology, and personal productivity. Unlike treating diagnosed anxiety disorders, stress management focuses on proactive prevention and everyday coping strategies that anyone can apply. The key insight: chronic activation of the stress response without adequate recovery depletes mental and physical resources, but systematic intervention at multiple levels—biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social—restores resilience and prevents burnout.

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