Understanding Stress at Work

Stress is a natural part of working life—but when it becomes frequent or prolonged, it can affect wellbeing, health, and performance. In this course, you'll explore what workplace stress is, why it occurs, how it affects people differently, and how to recognise the early signs before stress becomes more serious.

Chapter 1. What Is Stress?

Chapter 2. Healthy Pressure vs Harmful Stress

Chapter 3. Common Sources of Workplace Stress

Chapter 4. Early Signs of Stress

Chapter 5. The Impact of Prolonged Stress

Chapter 6. Why Early Recognition Matters

Chapter 7. Recognising Stress Before It Recognises You

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Free

7 Lessons

Estimated Video Duration: 25–30 minutes