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Adult Stress

Stress Resources for Adults

Stress and Your Health

Office on Women's Health
The Office on Women's Health reviews common causes and signs, how stress can affect health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), tips for managing stress, and additional resources, including the Office on Women's Health helpline number.
 

How Stress Affects Your Health

American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association has information on acute and chronic stress, How Stress Affects Your Health, tips for reducing stress, and a psychologist locator

I'm So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet

National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health provides information on stress, tips for handling it, the effects of long-term stress on health, and resources for those feeling overwhelmed by stress. 

 

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support via phone or text for people in distress. There is also a web chat  available 24/7.