Stress awareness week
International Stress Awareness Week is this week 2-6 November 2020, established in 2018 to raise awareness about stress prevention, following on from Stress Awareness Day which was founded in 1998.
International Stress Awareness Week has since developed into a major annual event focusing on stress management.
Almost one in five adults were likely to be experiencing some form of depression in June, according to the ISMA. These statistics are staggering, so more needs to reduce that figure! Here are some tips that we have found to help with stress:
1. Listen to your favorite music
2. Go outside and just breathe in the fresh air
3. Take a moment to just breathe slowly and deeply
4. Laugh- laughter really is the best medicine
5. Get moving, go for a walk, run, do yoga, cycle, or whatever makes you smile
6. Eat well, Why not cook a healthy meal when you are feeling stressed?
7. Practice gratitude for all the things you do have
8. Read- a book, magazine, newspaper, E-Newsletter, or some positive quotes
Support
If you need support then contact one of the organisations below:
Samaritans
Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours a day, free to call)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Mind Infoline
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Monday to Friday) or text 86463
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines
The Mix
Telephone: 0808 808 4994 (11am-11pm, free to call)
Email: Helpline email form
Crisis Support: Text ‘THEMIX’ to 85258.
Website: www.themix.org.uk/get-support
SHOUT
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Text: 85258
Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/
Rehab4Addiction
Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. We offer a range of services and help signpost you to the most effective treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare, and outpatient counseling. Our helpline advisors are committed to helping you in your quest to locate effective treatments for addiction.
Telephone: 0800 140 4690
Website: Drug Rehab & Alcohol Rehab Treatment | Rehab 4 Addiction
Stress and mental health problems have never been more important than now, and the challenges they present are never more acute than in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Take time out for self-care and look after your emotional and physical health.
