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Surviving tumultuous times

For most Americans, 2020 has already been a rough year — and it's not even half over. A pandemic, natural disasters, economic decline, and, for many, the loss of a job have taken a toll on their mental health. So, how can you reduce your stress and regain your footing after going through a bad time, whether that's the result of a large-scale national emergency or even just a personal patch of bad luck?

Get your copy of Stress Management

While some stress is inevitable, when your body repeatedly encounters a set of physiological changes dubbed the stress response, trouble can brew. Stress may contribute to or exacerbate various health problems. But it’s possible to dismantle negative stress cycles. This Special Health Report, Stress Management: Enhance your well-being by reducing stress and building resilience, can help you identify your stress warning signs and learn how to better manage stressful situations.

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Stress Management

Featured content:

•	Understanding the stress response
•	The importance of stress reduction
•	The different faces of stress
•	Managing your stress through the relaxation response
•	Boosting your resilience
•	... and more!