April 2020

Tip 8 - Enjoy time with your pet Multiple studies indicate that pets are powerful forms of stress relief, lowering not only blood pressure but also stress hormones, which is associated with depression and anxiety, and elevating beneficial ones linked to

Tip 7 - Ask for help When asking for help there are lots of options of support to choose from and different things work for different people at different times.  We’ve all heard of the saying “a problem shared is a

Tip 6 - Get adequate sleep Too much stress can cause you to have a bad sleep, leading to mental and physical health issues which can, in turn, cause stress in daily life, leading to poor sleep at night. There are however

Tip 5 - Take up a hobby Whilst therapies and medications may help improve the lives of many experiencing mental health issues, taking time out to pursue a hobby or leisure activity can bring significant benefits, regardless of what you choose

Tip 4 – Stay Connected A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your troubles and help you see things in a different way.  Talking things through with a friend can also help you find solutions to your

Tip 3 - Maintain a healthy diet As we become busy and stressed we tend to make poor nutritional choices that can actually increase our stress levels and cause other problems too. We may do this because we're in a hurry

Tip 2 - Exercise Ever noticed how your body feels when you’re under stress? Your muscles may be tense, especially in your face, neck, and shoulders, leaving you with back or neck pain, or painful headaches. You may feel a tightness

Tip 1 - Listen to Music April is #StressAwarenessMonth - We would like to share with you over the month some tips on how you can reduce your stress levels.  Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our