Stress Awareness

Stress Awareness Month

If you experience stress in your own life – like most of us do – or you know other people who are stressed, you should take the time to make a positive change. This could include getting involved with events or simply talking to those around you about this important subject.

Stress Awareness Month is an opportunity to start some serious conversations about stress, but you shouldn’t stop talking about it when April has come and gone.

The CDC provides some basic ideas to help you cope with stress…

• Take care of yourself – eat healthily, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, give yourself a break if you feel stressed.
• Discuss your problems with a parent, friend, or another trusted source.
• Avoid drugs and alcohol.
• Recognize when you need more help – know when to talk to a psychologist, social worker, or counselor if things continue.

Potentially the most valuable takeaway here is knowing how to talk to others about your stress. This goes both ways, as you need to know how to discuss your problems with others as well as talk to anyone that comes to you with their issues.

Resources:

Www.stress.org

Www.cincytherapy.com

UC Health Center Stress Center

www.ccscincinnati.com/LinksResources.en.html