Stress Management and Wellness

Catalog description

This course explores theoretical and research-driven models of stress, the body's response to stress, and strategies for managing it. It highlights how stress impacts physical, mental, and social aspects across one's life. Subjects covered range from defining stress and understanding its long-term health effects to identifying symptoms, examining scientific findings, and presenting various evidence-supported methods for coping. These methods encompass assessment tools, exercise regimens, mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga, dietary considerations, weight management, and fostering healthy lifestyle habits to promote overall well-being.