The book presents materials from an experimental and theoretical study of the development and overcoming of psychological stress. The main provisions of the doctrine of psychological stress are presented (concepts, history, theories and models, methodology for studying stress), features of its development (reasons for occurrence and indicators of manifestation, mechanisms of regulation), the nature of the relationship between stress and adaptation. A conceptual approach to the study of overcoming stress, the psychological content of overcoming processes, its models, resources, strategies and styles, and personal determination are outlined. An analysis of ways, methods and means of overcoming stress is carried out - its individual and collective prevention and correction (mental self-regulation and external therapy). The publication is intended for specialists in the field of psychology and occupational physiology, engineering psychology, ergonomics, rehabilitation medicine, psychotherapy, as well as for students -psychologists.