Possible health outcomes of occupational stress
In some instances when imbalance between demands and resources is too great, the prolonged activation of the stress response can lead to illness. Common health outcomes linked to stress include cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders and mental illness.
For more information about identifying and managing occupational stress, read our tip sheets:
- Overview of occupational stress (PDF, 127 kB)
- A risk management approach to occupational stress (PDF, 146 kB)
- Implementing an occupational stress risk management process (PDF, 181 kB)
- Risk factors for occupational stress (PDF, 169kB)
- Work demands (PDF, 439 kB)
- Levels of control (PDF, 297 kB)
- Support from supervisors and/or co-workers (PDF, 317 kB)
- Role clarity and role conflict (PDF, 237 kB)
- Managing relationships (PDF, 280 kB)
- Recognition and reward (PDF, 294 kB)
- Managing change (PDF, 271 kB)
- Organisational justice (PDF, 259 kB)
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