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Volume 25:9 September 2025
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Stress Management in Contemporary Society

Dr P Sreenivasulu Reddy

Abstract

Stress constitutes a fundamental psychological and physiological response to the increasing demands of modern life. While it serves an adaptive purpose in preparing individuals to confront perceived threats through the "fight-or-flight" response, chronic activation of this system has detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. In contemporary, materialistic societies, where pressures from work, relationships, and social expectations are constant, stress has become a pervasive concern. This paper explores the impact of stress on human well-being and presents six evidence-based strategies for effective stress management.

Keywords:stress management, strategies, physical and mental health, materialistic societies, social expectations

Introduction

Stress constitutes a fundamental psychological and physiological response to the increasing demands of modern life. Empirical surveys indicate that a considerable proportion of individuals in the United States encounter stress-related challenges at various points throughout the year. The origins of this response can be traced to the brain?s innate protective mechanisms.

Specifically, the human brain is equipped with a neural alarm system that activates upon the perception of threat. This activation stimulates the release of stress-related hormones, thereby mobilizing the body's resources for immediate action. This process, commonly referred to as the fight-or-flight response, serves as an adaptive function that enhances the individual's capacity to either confront or evade potential danger. Ordinarily, once a perceived threat has diminished, the human body is programmed to revert to a state of homeostasis characterized by relaxation and stability. In the context of contemporary society, however, persistent environmental and psychological demands frequently inhibit this return to equilibrium, thereby maintaining the stress response in a state of chronic activation. This phenomenon highlights the necessity of systematic stress management, which involves the application of evidence-based strategies aimed at recalibrating the body's neuroendocrine and physiological systems. In the absence of such interventions, individuals may remain in a prolonged state of hyperarousal, which, over time, has been empirically linked to a range of deleterious health outcomes, including cardiovascular pathology, immunosuppression, metabolic dysfunction, and affective disorders.

Thus, the proactive adoption of stress management practices is essential not only for safeguarding physical and psychological health but also for preserving interpersonal relationships and overall quality of life. The following discussion presents practical strategies to mitigate stress and cultivate a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

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Dr P Sreenivasulu Reddy
Asst.Professor
Department Of English
GITAM University
Visakhapatnam. AP.
India 530041
sreenupydala@gmail.com

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