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Stress is used as a general label for a vast, complex, interdisciplinary area of interest and study, much of which is health related. Most often, stress refers to the personal discomfort associated with an over-demanding or distressing situation or lifestyle. It should be recognised that too little activity, demand or challenge is also stressful.
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© 1998 Bridget Adams and Barbara Bromley
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Adams, B., Bromley, B. (1998). Stress and stress management. In: Psychology for Health Care. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-26634-0_20
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