Stress is a common condition but what varies are its causes and its level. Although experts say that little stress is necessary, as it motivates a person to move forward, excessive stress can take the form of an illness.
Stress not only affects a person’s work efficiency but also affects his/her day-to-day life. That is why it is important to notice its symptoms and manage them on time, otherwise, it can get worse. A report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) says that around 800 million people worldwide are suffering from some kind of mental problem. On the other hand, in the year 2019, the results of the 'Well-Being Survey' conducted jointly by Cigna Corporation and TTK Group and Manipal Group revealed that 82% of Indians are concerned about work, health and money related matters, live under stress.
What Does The Survey Report Say?
According to the survey report, about 89% of Indians of the age group of 35 to 49 years are stressed, while 87% of young adults and 64% of people above 50 years of age are also victims of it. Furthermore, 84% of working Indians are troubled by mental pressure, while 70% of non-working Indians are also stressed due to other reasons.
Also, men are relatively more stressed than women. As per the survey, 84% of men felt stressed, while the percentage of women was 10% lower, i.e. 74%. It was revealed that the cause ofstressin the majority of people was personal health and financial condition, due to which not only their work performance declined, but they also experienced fatigue and headache on a regular basis.
Causes Of Stress
To know more about the causes of stress and how to prevent it, ETV Bharat Sukhibhava had a conversation with senior Psychologist, Dr. Veena Krishnan, based in Dehradun. She explains that sometimes small things in everyday life can cause stress, but if stress is prolonged and begins to hinder day-to-day chores, it may start affecting a person physically as well.