Stress
Stress is a physical and mental response to threats or challenges, known as the "fight or
flight" response. Stressors are difficult events that require adaptation. Eustress is a positive
stress that can be beneficial, while chronic stress can cause serious health problems due to
prolonged exposure to cortisol, which impairs the immune system and contributes to chronic
diseases. Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, increase blood pressure, and raise
the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Sources of stress include work,
socioeconomic factors, social interactions, cultural expectations, parental responsibility,
social support, and social inequalities. Social and environmental factors, such as exposure
to trauma, influence how stress is experienced. Migration and self-reflection are also
significant and strategic for stress reduction. It is crucial to recognize the signs of stress
and seek help when necessary.
Stress is a physical and mental response to threats or challenges, known as the "fight or
flight" response. Stressors are difficult events that require adaptation. Eustress is a positive
stress that can be beneficial, while chronic stress can cause serious health problems due to
prolonged exposure to cortisol, which impairs the immune system and contributes to chronic
diseases. Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, increase blood pressure, and raise
the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Sources of stress include work,
socioeconomic factors, social interactions, cultural expectations, parental responsibility,
social support, and social inequalities. Social and environmental factors, such as exposure
to trauma, influence how stress is experienced. Migration and self-reflection are also
significant and strategic for stress reduction. It is crucial to recognize the signs of stress
and seek help when necessary.
