There has been no definition of stress that everyone accepts, however the most common definition is, “physical, mental or emotional strain or tension that focuses on negativity.”.

Stress is ever-present and follows us everywhere, since there is no avoiding it,  mental health professionals centralised themselves to further understanding in improving mangement within ourselves.

The whole world feels chaotic right now, making it hard to focus on anything albeit work, study, your family – or even reading a book whilst your phone consistently lights up with cataclysmic push notifications from social outlets. 

So we’ve tapped into our expert network, and spoke with Sydney based GP, Dr Michela Sorensen Women’s & Mental Health specialist for tips on how to manage stress during these unprecedented times.