Stress Awareness Week 4th-8th November

International Stress Awareness Week is an annual event run by ISMA focusing on stress management and campaigning against the stigma associated with stress and mental health. This year it runs from 4th – 8th November with a focus on Stress Awareness Day on Wednesday 6th November. For more information on the campaign go to www.isma.org.uk/isma-international-stress-awareness-week

Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control. 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. You might hear healthcare professionals refer to some types of stress as 'acute' or 'chronic':

We are running a free Stress Toolkit Workshop on Thursday 21st November for anyone interested in learning more about strategies to help manage stress and build a personalised stress toolkit. Please see our poster below for more details. You can also speak to one of our workers in our Mental Health Advice Service  by calling 01273 666950 on resources and services in the city.

National Mind also have a range of free online resources on understanding stress including:

·       What is stress

·       Causes, signs and symptoms

·       Dealing with pressure

·       Managing stress and building resilience

·       Treatment options

·       Advice for family and friends

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/what-is-stress/