Stress: a global multidimensional common denominator

SUMMARY The manifestations of stress are diverse and culturally and individually determined, but it is present in every culture, every socioeconomic level and – it is global. Introducing a special BJPsych Advances issue on stress, this editorial outlines research questions to be examined and first actions to be taken in the multidimensional sphere of stress, highlighting the need for a collaborative interdisciplinary approach in both research and practice.