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Fiona Phillips explores the latest scientific research into the perception, experience and management of stress.
- Programme: The Truth About...
- Episode: Stress
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2017
- Health & Social Care | Unit 1 LAB BTEC National | B6 Life events | Holmes Raye Adjustment Scale
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