After completing this section, you should be able to:
- Identify different categories and types of stress (e.g.- eu-stress; distress and general environmental stress);
- Identify how the body reacts to stress;
- Identify the potential stressors which impact on mental and emotional stability and well-being; and how not dealing with stress can be harmful;
- Identify and practise problem-solving strategies for determining the root causes of stress;
- Identify and practise coping skills to alleviate negative stress;
- Identify potential adverse and high-risk situations which could lead to stress
- Assess one’s state of mental and emotional health
- Identify appropriate sources of information, products, services and costs related to mental and emotional health and stress management.
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