stress ↔ mental health problems

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Stress is linked to mental health problems as it is identified as a contributing factor that exacerbates these issues, whether through cultural and environmental pressures [1], socioeconomic stressors [2], or pandemic-related triggers [3].

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Implications for Mental Health and Coping Strategies | OxJournal oxjournal.org oxjournal.org 2 facts

claimReiss (2019) found that low socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with more frequent exposure to stressful life events, which leads to higher rates of stress and mental health problems.

referenceA study by Gotlib et al. (2023) found that stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic could exacerbate pre-existing mental health issues and significantly alter brain structure in adolescents.

Investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive functions ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 1 fact

claimIntense competition, long study hours, and cultural stigma associated with seeking help for mental health issues in Japan may exacerbate the negative effects of stress on sleep and cognition.