HEALTH & WELLBEING: Raising awareness about stress

When stress becomes too much you might feel you can't cope or are worried, fearful and anxious. It can affect how you live your life. It can stop you doing things you enjoy and keep you awake at night. So, there are lots of reasons to try to stress less. There's no quick-fix cure for stress, but there are simple things you can do to help you stress less. These include relaxing, exercise, eating a healthy and balanced diet, and talking to someone. Remember, you don't have to suffer alone and a good place to start is to talk to your GP.

If you're stressed, whether by your job or by something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause. To find ways to help you when you’re feeling stressed visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/reduce-stress/