In the name of God,

The webinar titled"Practical Solutions for Stress Management", organized by the Community-Based Psychiatric Care Research Center and the Cultural Affairs Department of the School of Nursing and Midwifery of Hazrat Fatimah (PBUH), was held on Sunday, August 23, 2020 , from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This webinar aimed to raise awareness about the internal and external factors contributing to stress and to teach practical stress management skills to graduate students and faculty members. The session provided educational content and practical methods for managing stress.

At the beginning of the webinar, the role of incorrect beliefs in creating stress, as well as various cognitive distortions, was thoroughly explained. Among the cognitive distortions discussed were prediction errors, catastrophizing, "should" statements, generalizations, mind reading, and more, each explained with examples. The webinar also addressed external stress factors, such as the harmful effects of negative news and poor time management.

In the latter part, comprehensive stress management techniques were presented. These included thought management, relationship management, time management, mindfulness, muscle relaxation, and mental imagery.

The goal of the webinar was to help participants monitor their cognitive distortions and thoughts, ensuring that negative thoughts from stressful and crisis-like situations do not negatively impact their physical and mental well-being. Based on the final feedback from participants, it appears that the webinar was very practical and could serve as an effective and valuable step toward increasing education on stress management and promoting the mental health of the community.

This webinar provided attendees with the tools to better manage stress, fostering a healthier and more balanced mindset.