Occupational stress is a complex concept which has been defined in terms of a continuum of work pressure, strain, burnout and ill-health. It can often be manifested in physical and mental health symptoms and disorders. The concept of occupational stress has received much attention, especially over the last few decades, in the scientific literature, across the media, within government policy initiatives and in everyday life. While some have argued that there has been an 'overkill' on the concept, most researchers agree, and the empirical literature supports the view, that occupational stress is a real, prevalent problem that has adverse psychological, physical and socio-economic implications for society at all levels: individual, family, group, and organisation.
Trainer: Dr Aftab Laher Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Lecturer in Clinical Psychology