The article reveals the main provisions of the theory of stress and analyzes the methods of forming stress-resistant behavior. The use of these methods and techniques in the practical work of teachers, psychologists and other specialists who provide psychological assistance in stressful situations increases the efficiency of work, eases the emotional stress of people. Stressful situations arise both at home and at work. If we consider it from the point of view of management, organizational factors cause stress in the workplace. This will help to avoid many stressful situations, increase labor efficiency, and also achieve the goals of the organization with minimal psychological and physiological costs of employees. After all, stress at work is the cause of many diseases, which means it causes significant harm to the health of any employee, and health is one of the most important conditions for success in any professional activity. Stress disrupts human activity, the normal direction of his behavior. Stress, especially frequent and prolonged, negatively affects not only the psychological, but also the physical health of a person.