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Stress Awareness Month

April marks Stress Awareness Month.

Many aspects of life can cause stress.

Sometimes, a small amount of stress can help us to complete tasks and feel more energised. But stress can become a problem when it lasts for a long time or is very intense. In some cases, stress can affect our physical and mental health.

Stress is not normally considered a mental health problem. But it is connected to our mental health in several ways:

  • Stress can cause mental health problems. And it can make existing problems worse. For example, if you experience lots of stress, this might lead you to develop a mental health problem like anxiety or depression. Or a traumatic period of stress might lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • Mental health problems can cause stress. You might find coping with the day-to-day symptoms of your mental health problem is stressful. You may also feel stressed about managing medication, healthcare appointments or other treatments.
  • You might use recreational drugs or alcohol to cope with stress. This could also affect your mental health, and cause further stress.

Throughout April we will be sharing information on our socials about stress and tips to help manage it.

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