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Stress is more or less the opposite of relaxation. It can be defined in terms of four components:1
- A stressor or trigger is present (e.g., deployment, combat exposure, deadline, traffic, uncertainties)
- The individual finds the stressor or trigger to be stressful (not all people view the same events or triggers as stressors)
- The individual experiencing stress is attempting to cope with the stressful demands. Some people will be more effective at coping with stress than others.
- A complex set of reactions takes place in both the mind and the body. Again, stress reactions are experienced differently by everyone.
Stress management can be complicated and confusing because there are different
types of stress — acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress—each with distinct characteristics, symptoms, duration, and treatment approaches. More
Frequently Asked Questions about Stress
Continually updated to provide quick answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Practice Guidelines
Clinical or practice guidelines bring together the best evidence-based and clinical knowledge necessary for sound decision-making about a specific health problem.
Clinical Assessment Tools
Supplies details about treatment plans based on research and established treatment strategies and reassessments, including clinician –administered assessments, self-report assessment tools, and screening for stress in a primary care setting.
Treatment Options
Review the recommended therapies for treating stress, including general information about drug therapies. Learn the benefits of exercise, and other lifestyle changes associated with stress management.
Resources for Primary Care Providers
Tips focused on reducing stress and trauma reactions, and how to help patients manage stress.
TRICARE Behavioral Health Benefits
The U.S. Department of Defense military health care system offers TRICARE Prime, Extra and Standard benefits to active duty service members, families and retirees. TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based health plan for Guard and Reserve service members and families. View behavioral health quick reference guide and more.
Self-Help Resources
Find a variety of tools; including fact sheets, videos, books and web sites, to help support service members, families and friends understand the impact of stress and how to make life style changes for stress management.