Why is stress reduction treatment important?
Stress is endemic in our society. Stress is not always a concern; it is a normal aspect of normal life. A stress response can be helpful in many ways, encouraging people to work or study or increasing alertness. The problem occurs when stress surpasses the productive level and interferes with life. Stress that is ineffectively managed and remains too high for too long can contribute to multiple illnesses.
In a response to stress, several hormones are released from the pituitary and adrenal glands, resulting in a number of physiological manifestations that can produce further harm to an already compromised systems.