Stress may result from any event or thought that one might consider demanding. It may result from anything that causes one to feel frustrated, angry, nervous or hopeless. We all react differently to different situations, and therefore our stress triggers vary, in that what may cause one stress may not necessarily cause another person stress.

Some of the common mental reactions to a stressful thought or event are; headaches, helplessness, anger, sadness, lack of energy, irritability and mental health problems which may include panic attacks, depression and anxiety disorders.

Therefore, it is important to look out for how we cope and manage stressful events in our lives to avoid developing mental health problems.

A few ways of preventing stress are; managing our responsibilities on a schedule or to-do list and holding in mind that "all work and no play" is bad. Being overwhelmed by daily tasks can result in stress due to unmet goals that we all seek to achieve.

Eat healthy foods. What you eat affects your mood, energy levels and how you cope under stress. The body's immunity can buffer physical stress reactions.

Get enough sleep; while we all love to sleep, or at least a majority of the human population, this doesn't necessarily mean we get enough sleep.

Exercise helps your body release tension and also produces chemicals in our brains that help us feel better.

Talk to someone, 'a problem shared is a problem half solved is a common saying.' Sharing or talking to someone or a mental health professional is important as it helps you explore the problem or challenge, and therefore one is better equipped to handling their issues.

Stress may result from any event or thought that one might consider demanding. It may result from anything that causes one to feel frustrated, angry, nervous or hopeless. We all react differently to different situations, and therefore our stress triggers vary, in that what may cause one stress may not necessarily cause another person stress.

Some of the common mental reactions to a stressful thought or event are; headaches, helplessness, anger, sadness, lack of energy, irritability and mental health problems which may include panic attacks, depression and anxiety disorders.

Therefore, it is important to look out for how we cope and manage stressful events in our lives to avoid developing mental health problems.

A few ways of preventing stress are; managing our responsibilities on a schedule or to-do list and holding in mind that "all work and no play" is bad. Being overwhelmed by daily tasks can result in stress due to unmet goals that we all seek to achieve.

Eat healthy foods. What you eat affects your mood, energy levels and how you cope under stress. The body's immunity can buffer physical stress reactions.

Get enough sleep; while we all love to sleep, or at least a majority of the human population, this doesn't necessarily mean we get enough sleep.

Exercise helps your body release tension and also produces chemicals in our brains that help us feel better.

Talk to someone, 'a problem shared is a problem half solved is a common saying.' Sharing or talking to someone or a mental health professional is important as it helps you explore the problem or challenge, and therefore one is better equipped to handling their issues.