Feeling stressed is a perfectly natural phenomenon, the purpose of which is to help us adapt to a situation. Stress becomes a problem when the duration and intensity of the pressure we're under are such that we're unable to cope. In some cases, chronic stress can lead to depression (although this may have other origins). In this case, the symptoms are psychomotor slowdown, loss of interest in one's environment, loss of pleasure and, in the most severe cases, suicidal ideation.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The Santé Publique France website, and its stress-related documents

And on specific themes:

- On generalized anxiety disorders: the reference site anxiete.fr
- On stress and work: the INRS (Institut national de recherche et de sécurité) website
- On symptoms and solutions for managing stress: the Fédération Française de Cardiologie website