Stress is an inevitable part of university life. If not handled well it can affect many aspects of a person's life. It can lead to physical problems such as headaches, muscular tension, indigestion and sleeplessness. On an emotional level it can cause anxiety, aggression and depression. Stress can affect our work, our relationships and our self-esteem.

The ability to relax is a very useful skill in helping to deal with stress. Find out what you can do to help reduce the stress in your own life. A number of relaxation podcasts are also available to be downloaded from our resources page.