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Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. Work-related stress is the response people may have when presented with work demands and 173 pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope. 

There are numerous threats of work-related stress both for individuals and organisations. For that reason, it's in organisations´ best interest to prevent and reduce stress in the workplace. Work-related stress can come from many different sources, including work contents and context. 

Organisations have to assess stress risks in the workplace and analyse the stressors to be able to take adequate actions to its prevention and reduction. 

Finally, every individual should be aware of the stress in their lives, take steps to build their resilience and learn some strategies of active coping.