Stress is a natural part of life, its the body's way of providing us with the tools to handle tough situations. In fact, stress can help you accomplish tasks more efficiently. It can even boost memory. Stress is also a vital warning system, producing the fight-or-flight response. When the brain perceives some kind of stress, it starts flooding the body with chemicals like adrenaline, epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol. Stress becomes a problem when it gets so intense that it starts affecting your physical and mental well-being in unhealthy ways. This page will provide resources for you to help manage the inevitable stress you will, at times, experience while in school.
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