Stress management

# Stress Management Domain Description

Stress management encompasses the physiological and psychological strategies individuals employ to reduce acute and chronic stress responses, regulate the nervous system, and improve overall resilience. This domain matters because chronic stress is implicated in numerous health conditions including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, immune dysfunction, sleep disturbance, digestive issues, and mental health disorders. The ability to effectively manage stress has downstream effects on cognitive function, emotional regulation, productivity, and quality of life. Stress management interventions work through multiple mechanisms including direct nervous system modulation, cortisol and neurotransmitter regulation, and behavioral pattern disruption. Given the ubiquity of stress in modern life and its substantial health impact, evidence-based stress management represents a cornerstone of preventive and integrative health practice.