This document discusses reducing stress among faculty and students at UBS. It defines stress and identifies common sources of stress like work, family, finances, and exams. Consequences of prolonged stress are then outlined, such as heart attacks and high blood pressure. The document proposes dealing with stress using four A's: avoid stressors when possible, alter stressful situations, adapt healthy coping strategies like exercise, and accept things that cannot be changed. Both unhealthy ways of dealing with stress, like smoking, and healthy alternatives, like meditation and spending time with friends, are presented. The document concludes by offering solutions like stress management workshops and setting aside time for hobbies to help reduce stress.
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