Stress Awareness Month

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April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress is our body’s natural response to dealing with pressure, however when there is too much stress over a long period of time this can have a negative impact on how we feel and impact on our lives at home and at work. Managing stress is a balancing act between the demands placed on us with the resources we have to help us cope. When those demands outweigh our resources, we can be left feeling exhausted, anxious and burnt out.

Each year the Stress Management Society highlights a different theme for Stress Awareness Month which takes place each April. The aim is to increase awareness and understanding about stress, empower people to take proactive steps to manage and reduce stress; share advice and resources that can help and encourage conversations to help reduce the stigma around stress and mental health issues. 

Last year, the theme was LittleByLittle to highlight the impact of consistent, small positive actions to show that taking small steps towards caring for yourself can reduce stress and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

This year, the theme is LeadWithLove and encourages us all to treat ourselves and others with kindness and compassion.

Advice and Resources 

Have a look at the advice and resources listed below and think about discussing some of these and ideas with a colleague, friend or family member, test small steps that could work for you to overtime support your health and wellbeing.