It seems today as though everyone goes around saying that they are stressed out. But do you really know what stress is and what the difference between stress and depression is? The defini*on of the word depression is: "severe despondency and dejec*on, typically felt over a period of *me and accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy Most professionals would agree that stress is one of the leading causes of depression. Depression can lead to severe mental health issues and worse which is why any stress needs to be iden*fied and treated as soon as possible.

The dic*onary defini*on of the word stress is: "he's obviously under a lot of stress" Other stress related words include: strain, pressure, (nervous) tension, worry, anxiety, trouble, difficulty; It is important to understand the difference between the words stress and stressor. Stress is the way you feel when under pressure. A stressor is the factor or thing in your environment that causes the way you feel. Common stressor's 4 | Page "severe despondency and dejec*on, typically felt over a period of *me and accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy." "a state of mental or emo*onal strain or tension resul*ng from adverse or very demanding circumstances.