About This Course
Stress is a universal human experience — but understanding how it works and learning evidence-based strategies to manage it can transform your relationship with pressure, challenge, and change.
This introductory course, developed by clinical psychologists at Mind Health, takes you on a structured journey from understanding the science of stress through to building lasting resilience and creating your own personalised stress management plan.
What You’ll Learn
- The Science of Stress: Understand the fight-or-flight response, the HPA axis, cortisol, and how chronic stress affects your brain and body
- Self-Assessment: Use the clinically validated PSS-10 (Perceived Stress Scale) to measure and track your stress levels
- CBT Techniques: Challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more balanced, realistic perspectives
- Mindfulness & Meditation: Learn present-moment awareness practices backed by neuroscience research
- Workplace Stress Management: Set boundaries, improve communication, and build recovery routines
- Resilience Building: Develop a growth mindset, practise self-compassion, and strengthen your psychological flexibility
- Personal Action Plan: Create a sustainable, individualised stress management strategy
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for anyone experiencing stress — whether related to work, relationships, health, or life transitions. No prior knowledge of psychology is required. It is particularly beneficial for professionals in high-pressure roles, individuals going through significant life changes, and anyone wanting to proactively improve their mental wellbeing.
Course Structure
The course is divided into 5 progressive phases, each building on the last. Phase 1 includes a knowledge check quiz to reinforce your learning. Work through at your own pace — we recommend completing one phase per week for optimal integration.