Stress is a natural physiological response required to help you deal with challenging situations. Good amounts of stress can enhance your performance, particularly during exams. Extended periods of stress are not so good for you. Learning how to cope with different levels of stress is an important way to look after your wellbeing.
The biopsychosocial approach systematically considers biological, psychological, and social factors and their complex interactions in understanding health, illness, and health care delivery.
Most people at some point feel worried, stressed or even down about things that are going on in their lives.
There are a number of factors in life that can have an impact on our mental health. These factors can either pose a risk to, or protect, your mental health and wellbeing
Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of a particular characteristic or attribute (such as skin colour, cultural background, a disability or a mental illness). When someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness, this is discrimination.
Grief is expressed in many ways and it can affect every part of your life; your emotions, thoughts and behaviour, beliefs, physical health, your sense of self and identity, and your relationships with others.
