The Impact Of Stress

Acute or chronic stress can have a serious impact on a person's emotional or physical wellbeing and can be a significant contributor to mental illness. Stress is a term that refers to the sum of the physical, mental, and emotional strains or tensions on a person. A stressor is defined as a stimulus or event that provokes a stress response in an organism. Stressors can be categorized as acute or chronic. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) defines a

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