The effectiveness of essential fatty acid, B vitamin, Vitamin C, magnesium and zinc supplementation for managing stress in women: a systematic review protocol.

Used colloquially, it is understood to be a negative state of mind, and can broadly be defined as the fear of not being able to cope with a situation that one faces. 2 “Time pressure” is another aspect related to the perception of stress today, and relates to the feeling that there is not enough time to accomplish tasks. 3 Continuously feeling unable to cope, coupled with ongoing time constraints in performing required tasks, may lead to chronic stress. Chronic stress has been linked to two specific mental health disorders, namely, severe anxiety and depression, due to stress hormone release impacting a number of brain regions, including those responsible for maintaining emotional equilibrium. 2,4 Therefore, although stress is not a mental health disorder, in and of itself, when experienced chronically, it may lead to anxiety disorders and depression, which are classified as mental health disorders. 2,5