‘Stress’ is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension accompanied by physical and psychological symptoms resulting from challenging or very demanding circumstances, which are called ‘stressors’. Once the stressor is gone or removed, the stress lessens or disappears. While some stress can motivate you, excessive or chronic stress can negatively impact your health and well-being. Learning to manage stress is essential for maintaining overall mental and physical health.

This free mental health course on stress management offers a chance to pursue your personal development and teaches you how to manage the symptoms of stress. Firstly, begin with a definition of 'stress' and contrast it with ‘anxiety’. Then, we describe the chain reaction in the body in response to a stressor before mentioning the role of hormones in this reaction. We then look at 10 ways that can minimise or reduce your overall stress.

Stress can manifest in many ways that ruin someone's life. Who wouldn't want to have more energy and feel calmer? This course has no prerequisites and is particularly suited to those suffering from stress or who want to assist others in high-stress situations, benefitting anyone who cares for someone beset with stress. Sign up for this personal health course to pick up practical psychological techniques and lifestyle changes you can use to manage stress and restore calm to your inner world.