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The Psychology of Stress

The Impact of Stress on Mental Health

Negative Impacts of Stress on Mental Health

  • Anxiety: characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
  • Depression: a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event

Stress can also lead to other mental health problems such as:

  • Irritability
  • Anger
  • Mood swings

It can also worsen existing mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

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