Chronic stress and cortisol

Stress is something we all live with to some degree. However, the last two years in Australia have provided unique layers of stress for all of us – a global pandemic, bushfires, floods and air pollution events. The impact of these things on jobs and the economy have all contributed to elevated stress levels and consequently increasing mental health problems. But what exactly is ‘stress’ and why is it to be avoided?

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