what is stress and what causes it?
Find out how your body reacts to pressure, what can trigger it, and the toll it can take if left unchecked - and what you can do about it.
Stress can build up quietly, until everything starts to feel like too much. It might come from work, personal pressures, or a combination of both. Feeling this way is more common than you might think - but it doesn’t have to be something you deal with on your own.
If stress is starting to affect your wellbeing, we’re here to help. Explore the ways we can help, and get in touch today.
Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, study, or personal responsibilities? Qwell is a free and anonymous space where you can talk with people in similar situations.
Need to talk? We offer short-term phone or video talking therapies with mental health professionals. We'll try and connect you with the right fit, whatever you're facing.
Taught by a professional trainer, our webinars and courses equip you with the tools to better overcome or understand many of life's challenges.
Our stress toolkit can help you understand what you're going through and what support you need. Discover practical advice from clinical and counselling psychologists to help you recognise the signs of stress and take the next step.
I was working day and night yet still not achieving what I felt I should be. I was focusing on what wasn't working out and being quite hard on myself about it.
Robert
caba client
Find out how your body reacts to pressure, what can trigger it, and the toll it can take if left unchecked - and what you can do about it.
Dr Hannah Wilson, Head of Clinical Governance and Clinical Psychology Lead at Qwell, explains how to spot stress in yourself and others.
Feeling overwhelmed by your workload? Learn how to set boundaries and prioritise, so you can regain balance and feel more in control at work.
Stress as a result of work can be extremely common, especially for accountants. Here's how you can manage it.
It can be challenging to know how and when to support someone who’s feeling overwhelmed. Here we take a look at how to identify stress in other people, and how you can support them.
We're here for you. Our support us free, impartial and confidential. We can arrange for you to receive talking therapy sessions to help you work through difficulties you're facing.
If you are having suicidal thoughts or need urgent mental health support, you can contact Samaritans for free on 116 213, they are available to talk to 24/7.
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