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International Stress Awareness Day

11/4/2020

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Everyone experiences stress – stress is a normal part of being a person – but learning healthy ways to cope can help reduce stressful feelings and symptoms.

Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
  • Take care of yourself. – eat healthy, exercise on a regular basis, get plenty of sleep, give yourself a break
  • Talk to others. – share your feelings and challenges with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor,
  • Take a break. - take a break from social media, take a walk around the block.

Tips for Parents
  •  Just by maintaining the time children wake up and go to bed at regular times may create a sense of stability. Being involved in after-school activities may provide children with stability and extra support.
  •  Listen to your child’s thoughts and feelings and share some of yours; create opportunities for your children to talk and encourage expression, but do not force them.
  • Watch and listen to your child and be alert for any change in behavior.
  • Reassure your child about his or her safety, security, and well-being.
  • Talk to other parents and your child’s teacher about ways to help your child cope with stress.

Tips for Kids and Teens
  • Talk to and stay connected to others. – parents or other relatives, friends, teachers, coach, family doctor, call a crisis intervention or national hotline
  • Get active. – go for a walk, play sports, play a musical instrument, join an after-school program, volunteer with a community group of common interest
  • Take care of yourself. – try to get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, exercise, and keep a routine.
  • Take breaks.

Tips for School Personnel
  • Create opportunities for children to talk and try asking them questions.
  • Watch and listen; be alert for any change in behavior.
  • Maintain normal routines in the classroom, this will create stability for students experiencing stress.
  • Take care of yourself. – eat healthy, exercise on a regular basis, get plenty of sleep, give yourself a break
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