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Stress Awareness

April is Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress and successful coping strategies. Stress can play a part in problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, and anxiety, and sometimes its unavoidable and unbearable. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has increased stress levels at unprecedented rates. Fear and worry about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. According to the American Institute of Stress, an estimated 75-90 percent of doctor visits are for stress-related disorders. And these can range from stomach trouble to heart disease. Studies confirm that occupational pressures and fears are the leading source of stress for American adults.

Often referred to as the “silent killer,” stress can lead to serious health problems and, if left unchecked, can be fatal. It’s essential to make sure that other health problems aren’t the cause of your symptoms, but if stress is the cause, there are many ways to minimize its impact.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, talking about your feelings, and prioritizing relaxation are significant first steps. Still, if you are suffering from stress, you should consider seeking advice from a healthcare professional. For more information on ways to avoid stress and strategies to overcome its impact read more HERE.

Stress Awareness Management Resources

• National Institute of Mental Health: www.nimh.nih.gov
• Anxiety Disorders Association of America: www.adaa.org
• National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse: www.mhselfhelp.org
• American Psychiatric Association: www.psych.org
• National Mental Health Information Center: www.mentalhealth.org
• The American Institute of Stress: www.stress.org
• National Women’s Health Information Center: https://www.womenshealth.gov
• Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/about-us/
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org
• Mental Health America: www.nmha.org
• National Center for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: www.ncptsd.org
• American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management
• The American Institute of Stress: www.stress.org 
• Stress Stop: www.stressstop.com
• Brain Immune: http://www.brainimmune.com

Stress Awareness Management Apps.

• Tools for Peace: http://www.toolsforpeace.org
• Stop, Breathe And Think: https://www.stopbreathethink.com
• SAM App: http://sam-app.org.uk
• Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com
• Headspace: https://www.headspace.com
• Happify:  https://happify.com
• Breathe2Relax: https://telehealth.org/apps/behavioral/breathe2relax-mobile-app
• MindShift: https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/new-mindshift-cbt-app-gives-canadians-free-anxiety-relief/

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