The Dangers of Stress on the Health of Children and Adults in the UK
Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, but when it becomes chronic, it can have severe consequences on physical and mental health. In the UK, stress levels among both children and adults have been rising year-on-year, contributed to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis amongst other causes. This has lead to an array of health problems that are becoming increasingly concerning. This blog explores the dangers of stress, how it affects children and adults differently, and what can be done to manage it.