International Stress Awareness Week: 3rd – 7th November 2025

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International Stress Awareness Week is an annual campaign organised by the International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) to raise awareness about stress and its impact on mental and physical health. The campaign encourages open conversations about stress and mental health, and the importance of stress management.

Most people feel stressed sometimes and some people find stress helpful or even motivating. But if stress is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.

Support is also available if you’re finding it hard to cope with stress. You can find out more here.

Symptoms of stress

Stress can cause many different symptoms. It might affect how you feel physically, mentally and also how you behave.

It’s not always easy to recognise when stress is the reason you’re feeling or acting differently.

Physical symptoms

  • headaches or dizziness
  • muscle tension or pain
  • stomach problems
  • chest pain or a faster heartbeat
  • sexual problems

Mental symptoms

  • difficulty concentrating
  • struggling to make decisions
  • feeling overwhelmed
  • constantly worrying
  • being forgetful