ABSTRACT
Stress can have adverse effects on psychological functioning. This is evident by increases in symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and other psychiatric disorders in those who have experienced high levels of stress. However, there are several factors that make people more at risk or more resilient to developing psychological problems in the aftermath of experiencing high levels of stress. Similarly, there are several methods of coping that are more or less effective in the aftermath of stressful experiences. In this chapter, we will review the nature and impact of stress, risk and resilience factors, and different methods of coping with stress.
