Understanding & Managing Stress: Introductory 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 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. Each phase opens with a short animated video, captioned. Work through at your own pace. We recommend completing one phase per week for optimal integration.