The effects of stress on a person’s mental and emotional health may vary, but without the proper tools to cope, stress can have serious consequences. It’s important to learn how to adapt to, minimize, or overcome stressful situations, but some coping mechanisms are more advantageous than others. As you read, identify the benefits and drawbacks to certain coping methods. This informational text is for grade 8 readers. This text is a derivative of Wikipedia and is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0