Emergency careMental healthStress relief

8 stress relief tricks ER doctors swear by

Try these expert-approved tips the next time you're feeling overwhelmed.

Jan, 2026
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Count to 10 and make a to-do list
Take a deep breath
Step outside for a quick break
Slow down and prioritize your tasks
Hit the mall
Focus on the big picture and smile
Exercise and connect with others
Adopt simple health habits

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There are few places more stressful than an emergency room (ER). Doctors must quickly deliver appropriate care to patients while remaining calm, cool and collected. So, who better to offer stress-busting tips than ER doctors? We asked eight ER doctors to share their most effective stress-reducing strategies. Use these expert-approved tips the next time you’re feeling overburdened and anxious.

Medically reviewed in June 2018.

Written byLea Herring.
Medically reviewed byMark Arredondo, MD.February, 2024

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