Handling stress is not always easy, hence there is a complex interrelated issues involved in it. We must pay attention to the following areas of individual to help them more effectively. Otherwise, you may handle only superficial problems.
1. Physical – health, nutrition, specific symptom etc..
2. Psychological – coping style, self-esteem, personal characteristics etc..
3. Social - family, interpersonal, conflict, separation, attachment etc.
4. Academic – failure, demand, unfamiliar environment etc..
5. Work related – overload, harassment, conflict etc.
6. Environmental – violence, unfair policy, culture etc..
1. Cognition – distortion, rigidity, negative attribution etc.
2. Emotion – depression, anxiety, anger etc.
3. Behaviour – substance abuse, risk taking, withdrawal/isolation
1. Duration
2. Frequency
3. Perceived or real problem
4. Perceived controllability
5. Perceived efficacy believe
6. Perceived social support
7. Predictable outcome – hope
1. Need for medical treatment – life-threatening illness
2. Major life decision - separation, leaving job, school or college
3. Suicide ideation – unspoken area
