When stress is dramatic or continuous, these intense pressures can cause physical illness and psychological distress. More than 1 in 4 workers reported stress (mental or emotional) health problems arising from work, and more than 1/3 of blue collar workers said they stayed home because of stress. In this course, stress includes the workplace, personal factors, family life, and social conditions. We will provide you with the knowledge and the opportunity to develop strategies that can help to increase your control over demands at work, and in other areas of your life, in addition to recognizing the relationship between body, and mind, and the importance of communication.