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In this video Dr O'Donovan covers 10 tips you can implement today to reduce stress.

What is Stress?
Stress is the body’s natural response to pressure or perceived threat. When you feel under emotional, mental, or physical strain, your body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol—triggering the “fight or flight” response. This can be helpful in short bursts, such as helping you meet a deadline. But when stress becomes chronic, it can negatively affect your health, mood, and daily functioning.

Stress isn’t always caused by dramatic events. Everyday pressures—like work demands, money worries, caring responsibilities, or health concerns—can build up over time.

What Are the Symptoms of Stress?

Stress can affect your body, thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Common symptoms include:

Physical: Headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, chest pain, stomach problems, trouble sleeping.
Emotional: Irritability, anxiety, low mood, feeling overwhelmed or out of control.
Cognitive: Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, forgetfulness.
Behavioral: Withdrawing from others, eating more or less than usual, using alcohol or drugs to cope, snapping at people.
Symptoms vary from person to person, and long-term stress can contribute to serious conditions like high blood pressure, depression, or burnout.

If you’re struggling to manage stress, it’s important to seek support early—whether from your GP, a therapist, or a trusted mental health service.

Content and timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Tip 1: Be Active
01:32 - Tip 2: Take control
01:57 - Tip 3: Connect with others
02:25 - Tip 4: Make time for yourself
02:51 - Tip 5: Challenge yourself
03:24 - Tip 6: Avoid unhealthy habits
03:50 - Tip 7: Help others
04:18 - Tip 8: Work smarter - not harder
04:41 - Tip 9: Focus on the positives
05:07 - Tip 10: Acceptance

*Website resources*

NHS UK information (UK) - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self...

Mind UK - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-s...

Headspace: https://www.headspace.com
Calm: https://www.calm.com

U.K Emergency mental health support (UK) - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can...
Whatever you're going through, call Samaritan's free any time, from any phone, on 116 123

USA Emergency mental health support (USA) - https://mhanational.org/get-involved/...
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.

Video made: July 2025

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