Stress and Health

Stress

100

short-term stress that arises in response to an immediate threat or challenge.

Acute Stress

200

Time Management

Source of stress for college students.

300

Stage 1: Alarm

Stage 2: Resistance

Stage 3: Exhaustion

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

400

prolonged stress that persists over an extended period, often resulting from ongoing issues, such as financial strain, family problems, or academic pressure. Unlike acute stress, it does not go away quickly and can lead to serious health problems.

Chronic stress