12/26/2025
Work-related stress doesn't just disappear when you head home for the day. When pressure persists, it can affect your health and well-being.
Workplace stress is the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the job requirements do not match the workers' capabilities, resources, or needs. Job stress can lead to poor health, reduced productivity, and workplace injury.
According to NIOSH, studies show that job stress can lead to:
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Psychological Disorders
• Workplace Injury
• Su***de
Learning how to handle and manage stress healthily is significant. These include recognizing and changing the behaviors contributing to stress and techniques for reducing it once it has occurred.
• Identify your stressors: track which situations create the most stress and how you respond to them. Record your thoughts, feelings, and information, including the people and circumstances involved.
• Develop health responses: Exercise is an excellent de-stressor. Avoid fighting stress with fast food or alcohol. Also, make time for hobbies and favorite activities.
• Establish boundaries: create clear boundaries between work and home life.
• Learn how to relax: Meditation, deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness can help relieve stress.
• Talk to your supervisor: have an open conversation with your supervisor to devise an effective plan for managing the stressor you've identified. Employee health is linked to productivity at work.
• Find support: accepting help from friends and family members can help your ability to manage stress. Your employer may also have stress management resources, including counseling and a referral to a mental health professional.
Southern Nevada Occupational Health Center aims to improve employees' physical and mental health in a productive work environment. We offer various occupational health services. To learn more about our services, call us at (702) 349-3444 or visit www.snohc.com