In recent years, police brutality has become one of the most forefront political issues. Seeing as police brutality is such an emotionally-charged problem, some researchers have investigated if there is any correlation with depression.

Police Violence and Depression

Often escaping life threatening situations in their country of origin. When they resettle, they often face poverty, uncertainty in housing and employment, social and cultural isolation, and exclusion because of their immigrant status.

Refugee Stressors

- divorce
- moving into a new home
- getting married
- death of loved one
- possibility of being fired
- working under dangerous conditions
- heavy workload
- facing discrimination at the workplace
- poor management
- loss of a job

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Stress is different for everyone as it is based on one's personality. Some stressors may affect some a lot more than others. Primary triggers that cause stress for most people externally consists of external related stress.

Causations of Stress

Watson, S. (2020). Common causes of Stress & Their Effect on Your Health. WebMD. Retrieved October 25, 2021, from https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress

Common Causes of Stress & Their Effect on Your Health

External Related Stressors

Using the information provided in the case study, explain why the same event (being assigned a new project) led to a positive response in one individual and a negative, stressful response in the other.

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