Work deadlines. Family relationship drama. Health issues. The pinch of inflation at the grocery store. Stress can come from many different sources, and each person experiences and reacts to it in different ways. Stress may also have visible consequences – one of which is weight gain. Stress and weight gain A 2022 poll conducted for the American Psychological Association showed that more…
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress can directly affect children’s mental health. Here are some great insights and tips for parents to talk to their children about mental health. Mental health-related emergency room visits increased substantially for children and teens during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the proportion of related visits were up…
You’re likely familiar with the symptoms of stress — a pounding heart, increased perspiration, tight neck and shoulder muscles, anxiety and even fear. But you may not know how to prevent or relieve these symptoms. We’re here to help! Stress can be triggered by events, ideas, memories, emotions or failed expectations. Different seasons may be especially fraught with challenges to…
