A situation that requires adaptation or change and may cause anxiety .
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of life.
People of all ages can experience stress. Some stress is helpful because it provides motivation. However, excessive stress can interfere with life, activities and health. Previous experience, education, and support enable most of us to respond appropriately and allow us to change as circumstances require. Response to stress is both learned and natural and may be appropriate and healthy, or inadequate and unhealthy.