Category: Mental Health

  Stress is something everyone experiences. It is a natural response to life challenges and can occur during periods of pressure, uncertainty, or change. Common sources of stress include: • work responsibilities• financial concerns• family conflict• major life transitions   In many cases, stress improves once the situation changes or once the person adapts to the challenge.   Mental health disorders, however, involve persistent emotional and behavioral symptoms that affect daily functioning. For example, stress may cause someone to feel overwhelmed for a short period of time.   Depression may cause someone to feel persistent sadness, loss of interest, and…