Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control. Change 2 Chill has a great website with plenty of resources to help.

When we experience stress, it can be as:

• An individual, for example when you have lots of responsibilities that you are struggling to manage

• Part of a group, for example if your family is going through a difficult time, such asbereavement or money worries.

• Part of your community, for example if you belong to a religious group that is experiencing discrimination

• A member of society, for example during natural disasters or events like the coronavirus pandemic

If you feel stress as part of a bigger group, you may all experience it differently. This can happen even if the cause of your stress is the same.

Sometimes, a small amount of stress can help us to complete tasks and feel more energised. But stress can become a problem when it lasts for a long time or is very intense. In some cases, stress can affect our physical and mental health. 

The following resources might be helpful for you to understand stress and how to manage it.