At many transitions of life, for example changing schools, leaving home, starting university or a new job and changes in social status (marriage, parenthood). For many, these are exciting times. They can also be times of stress and apprehension, however. In some cases, if not recognized and managed, these feelings can lead to stress.

Fortunately, there is a growing recognition of the importance of helping people build up coping mechanisms, from its earliest stage. Evidence is growing that promoting and protecting health brings benefits not just to health, both in the short- and the long-term, but also to economies and society, with healthy being able to make greater contributions to self and others around them.