A girl suffering from stress with a sad expression resting her head on her hand.
Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of threat or demand.

What is stress?

Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of threat or demand. When you sense danger – whether it’s real or imagined – your body’s defences kick in and you may begin to feel stressed.

If you are in danger of being hurt or harmed in any way, that’s not ok. It’s important that you talk to an adult you trust if you feel this way. 

Things that might cause a person to feel stressed include:

Support is available

Childline is always here to listen. You can talk to us about anything that is on your mind at any time of the day or night and we won’t judge you. 

Other supports available include:

yourmentalhealth.ie

is a site provided by the HSE. There you can find information about many issues related to mental health and also find information about other support services.​

jigsaw.ie

is the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. Jigsaw Services provide young people aged 12-25 with a place they can visit for free and confidential support from trained mental health professionals.

These links will open a new window in your browser.

Check these out too:

A teenage girls reflected in a section of mirror above her head.

What happens when YOU are the biggest bully in your life

Bullying is a traumatising experience for anyone who has been through it. But what if the bullying isn’t coming from
> Read More
A cardboard egg carton with eggs showing different facial expressions such as worry, laughter and a frown drawn with a black marker.

3 ways to stop worrying about what people think of you

Overthinking and worrying about what other people think of us is something we all do. However, some people do it
> Read More
Deflated yellow smiley face balloon lying on the ground.

What to do if you feel sad or stressed all the time

Life can be difficult but if you feel like you're constantly stressed or sad and don't know why, there are things you can do.
> Read More