April is Stress Awareness Month!

April is Stress Awareness Month. Most people will agree that it has been a stressful year with economic and health concerns and the uncertainty that COVID has brought to our daily lives. Now is as good a time as any to examine how you are feeling and what you can do to alleviate or manage that stress. You can check out some of our books and audiobooks or take a look at some of the resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Institute on Mental Health below.
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COVID-related stress
Feeling Stressed or Anxious About the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tips for Managing Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tips for Survivors of a Pandemic: Managing Stress
Estrés relacionado con COVID
¿Te sientes estresado o ansioso por la pandemia de COVID-19?
Consejos para manejar el estrés durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Cómo lidiar con el estrés durante un brote de una enfermedad contagiosa
Stress—General Information
5 Things You Should Know About Stress
I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet | Infographic
Estrés–Información general
5 cosas que usted debe saber sobre el estrés
¡Estoy tan estresado!  hoja informativa I infografÃa
If stress is interfering with your daily life and you cannot cope, know that help is available. Click here to determine if it is time to seek help. If you do need help, follow this link and scroll down to Mental Health, Emotional Health and Well-Being Resources.