The document discusses stress, its causes and effects. It defines stress as the inability to cope with perceived threats to one's well-being. It notes that not all stress is bad, distinguishing between good stress from threats like the fight or flight response, and bad stress. Causes of stress discussed include organizational, individual, environmental factors and a poor diet. Negative effects of stress include emotional impacts like fatigue, alienation and depression, as well as physical impacts. The document provides tips for managing stress through developing internal resources like creativity and humor, external resources like social support, and personal coping skills like time management.