Stress is a feeling created when people react to circumstances or events that affect their lives. Stress rises from everyday problems as well as extraordinary occurrences, and it has biological and psychological components. Teens today experience stress from many different sources, including family, school, social life, sports, and technology. Because stress is an unavoidable part of life, people need ways to manage it and avoid becoming overwhelmed.

The Truth About Stress Management takes an in-depth look at stress and stress management. It provides the facts about different types of stress, the consequences of stress, and healthy ways of managing stress.

Entries include:

Biology of stress responses
Blood pressure and stress
Emotional stress
Exercise and stress
Medication
Meditation
Relaxation therapies
Stress in school
Stress management techniques
Stress rating scales.