Physical activity and relaxation techniques can help reduce stress
and anxiety. Proper nutrition can also help the body to handle
stress better by keeping it running optimally. If stress becomes
unmanageable, there are professional individuals such as licensed
social workers and psychologists who are trained to help people
deal with their stress and anxiety.
Review Date: 06/14/2011
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz.
Previously reviewed by David B. Merrill, MD, Assistant Clinical
Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia
University Medical Center, New York, NY (2/22/2010).
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