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Stress
Recognise levels of stress, typical triggers and how to manage your response. Read the text version
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Stress
Prof Kathy Sykes investigates what stress is and how it can be managed. When the body responds to stress chemicals are released into the body. If more of these chemicals are produced than are actually needed this can lead to anxiety and depression in the long term. Kathy suggests ways of de-stressing.
About Kathy
Kathy Sykes is Professor of Sciences and Society at Bristol University. She has previously presented Alternative Therapies on BBC Two. She has also taught overseas and been a magician's assistant!
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