This purpose of this web page is to provide general information on stress and several stress management techniques, but is not meant to replace consultation with a mental health professional. If you are concerned about the level of stress in your own life, or that of another, please feel free to contact the FSAP office to set up an appointment.
Stress is the physical, emotional, or chemical response of the body to demands made upon it.
Demands come in all shapes and sizes- driving in city traffic, working under tight deadlines, and fighting with a friend are all potentially stressful events. The amount of stress we experience has as much to do with our view of an event as with the actual event itself. When stress accumulates with little or no relief, a chronic stress pattern develops, often resulting in health problems like high blood pressure, ulcers, increased susceptibility to infections, muscle aches and pains, and heart disease. Fortunately, there are many techniques that help prevent, reduce, or manage negative stress. If you are concerned about the stress in your life, or that of someone you know, please feel free to call the Faculty Staff Assistance Program at 545-0350 to set up a meeting with a counselor.