Simran Kaur and R. K. Tailor
Stress has been defined in many ways by different people. For many years it is considered as an important topic for discussion. Psychologically, stress refers to the feeling of being worried that threatens the productiveness and drain out one’s identity. Stress can lead to hook into difficult values and disturbed mental health. Everyone experiences stress at times, but a high rate of stress can result in mental trauma and behavioural changes. Hence, stress management is an important skill to understand and master. Developing coping skills such as cognitive restructuring strategies can help people identify methods for managing stressful life events in a positive way. The paper provides an abstract on the topic of stress management. Specifically, it discusses how effective stress management can be achieved through maintaining proper time management skills, engaging in mindful leisurely activities which help to improve focus and help connect to their inner self. Stress management can also be achieved through lifestyle changes such as physical activity, eating healthy and drinking plenty of water. Student should always create smart and attainable gaols which keep them motivated. It stresses that while no two individuals may need the same type of treatment to successfully manage their stress levels, knowledge about the options available is necessary for everyone who wishes to cope with this often-overwhelming emotion. The goal set out by this paper is ultimately to equip readers with reasons for stress among students and their deprived mental health due to academic pressure, social pressure, lack of support that is not getting enough support which is longed for resulting in hampering growth process. This study provides a comprehensive review of current research on effective stress management interventions and its effect on mental health.