Overview:
Stress is an acute reaction that occurs because of the increasing pressure on the individual and the surrounding life demands, which may affect his health and quality of life when he is unable to adapt and adjust under these pressures.
The International Stress Awareness Week highlights the importance of building a work environment that supports growth and psychological safety, which enhances employee well-being and productivity to achieve mutual success between individuals and organizations.
Objectives:
International Stress Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about the effects of stress and psychological pressure on the individual's physical and mental health and to spread appropriate coping methods to avoid complications that may affect the individual's life.
Facts:
- Long-term stress harms your health in various ways, such as causing reduced immunity, stomach problems, sleep problems and headaches, and may also lead to bigger problems such as depression, anxiety, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
- In 2022, the number of people suffering from anxiety increased by 26%.
- Women are more affected than men by anxiety disorders.
- Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental disorders in the world, affecting 301 million people in 2019.
Official Date:
Globally: June 03-07, 2025.
Locally: Jumada Al Awwal 12-16, 1447 AH.
References:
Saudi Ministry of Health Portal – Health Days 2024 – World Stress Day.
ISMA (UK) – International Stress Awareness Week.