Definition: Mental Distress

 "Mental distress refers to the common and expected responses to stress in your everyday life. Mental distress is normal, to be expected and happens to everyone at some point or another. It is necessary for adaptation and building resilience.

Common examples include:
• Relationship conflict (disagreements between friends or family members)
• Performing below expectations in a task (doing poorly on a test or in an
activity)"

Source: Change to Chill

Reflection Question: What in the past week has given you mental distress (even if it a minor stress)?