Welcome to the first day of a new month! April is National Stress Awareness Month, which begins on what can actually be a very stressful day - April Fool's Day. Stress Awareness Month is a cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, share successful coping strategies, and dispel harmful misconceptions about stress that are prevalent in our society.
4 Facts about Stress You Need to Know
1. Stress can help - sometimes
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, "stress can motivate people to prepare or perform and might even be life-saving in some situations."
2. It can be sickening - literally
People under stress - especially those prone to chronic stress - are more susceptible to a variety of ailments from headaches and insomnia to high blood pressure and heart disease.
3. Stressed? Here's why...
A survey from the American Psychological Association found that the five factors most often cited as a source of stress were money, work, family, economic outlook, and relationships.
4. America's highest and lowest stress states
A report on WalletHub found that the most stressed-out states in America are Louisiana, Nevada, and New Mexico. The least? Utah, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
This month, please take extra time to pause, relax, enjoy life, take it easy, and not be afraid to seek support when needed.
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