An important message from Good Thinking
We regret to inform you that the Good Thinking service will be closing on 31 January 2026. This has been a difficult decision after eight years of supporting Londoners.
If you’re struggling with your mental health, please visit Every Mind Matters or Hub of Hope, or contact your GP, NHS 111, or the mental health team in your borough. For more information about the closure, read our FAQs.We have created an archive of the Good Thinking website for healthcare professionals.
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Stress
If you're stressed about work, money or something else, use the advice and tools available on Good Thinking to help you feel calmer and more positive.
Thoughts racing? Heart rate going up? When faced with danger, your body’s natural reaction is to give you a rush of adrenaline (often called the ‘fight or flight’ response). This feeling of stress is perfectly normal and might happen ahead of an important exam or meeting or after an argument with someone, for example.
As the NHS website says, “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 might help.”
If you experience acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term) stress, you might find that you get back pain, stomach upsets, heart palpitations and other physical symptoms. You might also feel tired, irritable, have difficulty relaxing or be unable to concentrate.
Good Thinking offers content to help lower your stress, including NHS-approved apps, articles, podcasts and worksheets.
