Stress is a fact of life which each one has to experience. This books gives an insight into the types of stress, effect of stressors, the various patho-physiological phenomenon associated with stress and the counter measures which take place in the body. It also highlights the various methods to assess stress in different work levels. The clinical symptoms, prevention and management of stress have been dealt extensively. It would be an ideal book for students, executives,managers and work place counsellors.