04/23/2026
April is officially recognized as National Stress Awareness Month, a designation held annually since 1992 to increase public awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. It focuses on addressing the negative impacts of chronic stress on physical and mental health. In the article below, we explain the basics of stress, and how it affects the body.
Stress is a natural reaction to life's demands, but chronic stress can have harmful effects. Learn what stress is and how it impacts your body and mind.