What is stress?

The HSE define stress as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed upon them“

Raymond & Wilson define stress as “a mental and/or physical response, by an individual, to an inappropriate level of pressure whether real or perceived“

Lazarus defines stress as “a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that the demands placed on them exceed the resources the individual has available”.

There’s more information here on the International Stress Management Association website.

Here at SHU we have our own Student Wellbeing Service who can help you manage personal issues that might impact on your studies.

Try to remember that you are not alone!

Contact details

Student Wellbeing
Level 1 Surrey Building
City Campus
Tel: 0114 225 2136
Email: student.wellbeing@shu.ac.uk