Mental Health: Strengthening
Our Response
More Americans are experiencing stress and anxiety than ever before Even with the modern conveniences designed to make things quicker and more accessible, and with constant access to the world via the internet and smartphones, many of us often feel stressed, anxious, lonely, and depressed.
Stress and anxiety also impact our physical health and safety If the following symptoms sound familiar, it's an excellent time to get help Read this guide and seek professional counseling if necessary to better cope with stress and anxiety in your life.
PHYSICALIMPACTS
TROUBLESLEEPING FATIGUE UPSETSTOMACH
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Positive social interactions help relieve stress, depression, and anxiety
Createandmaintainasupportsystemoffriends andfamily.
Makenewfriendsbyjoininggroupswithsimilar interests(lookonwebsitessuchasMeetup), attendinglocalevents,orvolunteering. Openuptolovedonesabouthowyouare feeling.
Ifyou'reinarelationship,maketimeforyour partnerwithoutdistraction.
Dosomethingforsomeoneinneed. Ifyouneedhelp,ask
DIARRHEA CHANGESINAPPETITE TENSEMUSCLES
HEADACHES RAPID BREATHING INCREASED HEART RATE
SWEATING SHAKING DIZZINESS FREQUENTURINATION
EMOTIONAL/MENTALIMPACTS
DIFFICULTYCONCENTRATING IRRATIONALANGER
RESTLESSNESS FEELINGSOFDOOMORHOPELESSNESS
PANICORNERVOUSNESS,ESPECIALLYINSOCIALSETTINGS
