STRESS “Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation” -World Health Organisation (WHO) “Stress is the adverse reaction people have towards excessive pressure or other types of demand placed upon them” -ISMA SOURCES OF STRESS: Environmental Social Physiological Psychological
TYPES OF STRESS Acute Episodic Chronic STRESS AND HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES: IDENTIFY THE SOURCES OF STRESS DEVELOP COPING STRATEGIES SEEK SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE BALANCE YOUR WORK AND LIFE
Stress Test Results 3 Yes – Mild Stress 4-5 Yes – Moderate Stress 6-8 Yes – High Stress 9-10 Yes – Severe Stress