Stress Illness in the workplace
Associate Level Material
Stress and Illness in the Workplace Matrix
Use the following table to describe the relationship between stress and health in the workplace and to identify ways to reduce stress in the workplace. If you use additional sources, include citations consistent with APA guidelines.
What is the relationship between stress and health in the workplace?
Stress and health work together in the workplace. If a person is stressed at work then their work won't be the best work possible. Stress can lead to bad habits that are unhealthy and can cause emotional stress like depression. (Collingwood, 2010)
Identify a situation in which you experienced stress in the workplace or provide a fictional example.
I was in a stressful work environment while working for a rehabilitation center in the kitchen. My boss was a very rude individual who always wouldn't hire more help when we needed more help. I was under so much stress that I ended up having a seizure in front of the staff and residents. This caused me to become more weak and unable to keep up with the job. It was no longer enjoyable and I wasn't getting any better.
List ways to reduce stress in the workplace from the situation or example you provided.
The easiest way for me to reduce my stress was to find a different job that was better for me and less stressful. I also tried to relax at home by watching movies, taking warm baths to relax my muscles and to talk to my fiancé.
How do social-support systems modify stressors on an individual?
Social-support systems help people to understand that they aren't the only one who has stress in the workplace. Social support can help people lower stress because they have others they can talk to. Lower stress can make work easier for people and can help have a healthier outlook and a healthier future.
Reference
Collingwood, J. (2010). The Relationship Between Mental and Physical Health | Psych Central. Retrieved from
Stress and Illness in the Workplace Matrix
Use the following table to describe the relationship between stress and health in the workplace and to identify ways to reduce stress in the workplace. If you use additional sources, include citations consistent with APA guidelines.
What is the relationship between stress and health in the workplace?
Stress and health work together in the workplace. If a person is stressed at work then their work won't be the best work possible. Stress can lead to bad habits that are unhealthy and can cause emotional stress like depression. (Collingwood, 2010)
Identify a situation in which you experienced stress in the workplace or provide a fictional example.
I was in a stressful work environment while working for a rehabilitation center in the kitchen. My boss was a very rude individual who always wouldn't hire more help when we needed more help. I was under so much stress that I ended up having a seizure in front of the staff and residents. This caused me to become more weak and unable to keep up with the job. It was no longer enjoyable and I wasn't getting any better.
List ways to reduce stress in the workplace from the situation or example you provided.
The easiest way for me to reduce my stress was to find a different job that was better for me and less stressful. I also tried to relax at home by watching movies, taking warm baths to relax my muscles and to talk to my fiancé.
How do social-support systems modify stressors on an individual?
Social-support systems help people to understand that they aren't the only one who has stress in the workplace. Social support can help people lower stress because they have others they can talk to. Lower stress can make work easier for people and can help have a healthier outlook and a healthier future.
Reference
Collingwood, J. (2010). The Relationship Between Mental and Physical Health | Psych Central. Retrieved from