This Understanding Stress course will introduce you to what stress is and that it is very difficult to diagnose by medical professionals.

You will acknowledge the physical effects of stress which include issues that are fairly minimal all the way to life threatening.

In this course you will be introduced to what some of the most common causes of stress are, both in and out of the workplace.

As well as considering the importance of supporting staff who may be undergoing stress and working out what the causes of stress are, so that these can be reduced or eliminated where possible.

You will explore that in a workplace it has been shown there are more absences due to sickness and stress if employees feel as though they cannot discuss difficulties with their employer.

The importance of having a support network will also be considered in this course and that this can be a key factor for individuals to avoid stress and to remain mentally well.

This course will finish by looking at how people can sustain a healthy lifestyle and what to try and avoid to improve there ability to function and to reduce their stress levels.

On completion of the course, students will feel they have gained a greater understanding of stress, how it can impact a person and the things that can be put into place, in the working environment to reduce stress.