What’s new for the clinician – summaries of recently published papers

Stress, according to the World Health Organization, can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way we respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to our overall well-being. Occupational stress, defined as when the resources of an individual are not sufficient to cope with the needs of a situation, is a leading modern health and safety challenge