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Stress… who needs it!
Well actually, some level of stress can be okay to get you motivated and stay focused on tasks. These are usually referred to as positive stressors.
Too much severe stress, like witnessing a traumatic event or being a part of a family where there is ongoing fighting that is painful, distressing and scary is not good for you. Without support, this kind of stress can have an impact on your health and wellbeing.
This area will help if you are looking for some tips to recognise and manage stress through busy or tough periods of time like during exams.
This will help if you think stress is impacting on:
- how you feel about yourself
- how safe you feel about the world
- your relationships
- your schoolwork
- your body and physical health.