Stress Awareness Month 2026: Why trying to eliminate stress might be making things worse

Stress Awareness Month 2026 highlights the growing impact of stress on workplace wellbeing and performance.

But rather than trying to eliminate stress entirely, organisations and individuals may benefit more from understanding how it works.

This article explores how workplace culture, psychological safety, relationships, and lifestyle factors influence stress, and what practical steps can be taken to build resilience and improve mental health at work.