Psychosocial Stage 1 - Trust vs. Mistrust The first stage of Eriksonâs theory of psychosocial development occurs between birth and one year of age and is the most fundamental stage in life.2 Because an infant is utterly dependent, the development of trust is based on the dependability and quality of the childâs caregivers.
Some of the many causes of work-related stress include long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflicts with co-workers or bosses. Symptoms include a drop in work performance, depression, anxiety and sleeping difficulties.
There are at least three different types of stress, all of which carry physical and mental health risks: 1  Routine stress related to the pressures of work, family and other daily responsibilities.  Stress brought about by a sudden negative change, such as losing a job, divorce, or illness.