American Heart Association Stress Management
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Manage Stress and Manage Your Health
Stress happens, especially these days. (One in two U.S. adults reports that COVID-19 has negatively impacted mental health.) While you may feel too busy to de-stress – you can decide to take back your “me time,” one moment at a time. Reduce stress for a healthier version of you.
Videos to Help You Stress Less
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Gratitude is Good Medicine
A regular gratitude practice can make you healthier and lead to better mood, better sleep, lower blood pressure and improved immune function. Start a gratitude habit today. -
A Sigh of Relief
Routine things like work emails and to-do lists can accidentally trigger our fight or flight response. Experts say this breathing technique is the FASTEST tool for stopping stress and anxiety. -
Find a moment of relief from stress
Time for a green break. Can't step outside? Enjoy calming bird's eye views. Learning to manage your stress can benefit your health. -
Take a moment to lower your stress
Sven uses his perfect mane to inspire relaxation. Focus on it now. Troy would like to reduce your stress ... through the power of cuteness. -
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 CALM
Kids and teens are more stressed than ever. Give your kiddos the gift of calm with this 2 minute exercise.
How does stress affect the body?
Stress can have lasting effects on your health and well-being. These health effects impact some groups disproportionately – women, for example, are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression compared to men.
Stress, Mental Health and Your Heart
Stress can have surprising effects on your heart health – and mental health. The mental health implications loom large, especially for some groups. Did you know that only one in three African Americans who need mental health treatment receives it?
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Feel Great by Doing Good
Yes, giving to the American Heart Association can help save lives from heart disease and stroke. It can also make you feel good - and may reduce your stress, too.
3 Tips to Manage Stress
We all have stress – at work, and managing a household. Worse, some groups are at increased risk for the mental health problems that stress can bring on:
- Hispanics are twice as likely to feel hopeless compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
- LGBTQ individuals are at an increased risk for mental health conditions, due to discrimination.
It’s important to know how to manage stress. Try these simple techniques for stressing less.
Everyone Deserves a Moment in Nature
Spending time in nature can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve your mood, and boost feelings of happiness and well-being.
It doesn’t have to be a mountaintop or a national park, either. Even getting outside where you live can have health benefits.
Stress Management Infographics
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Join Healthy for GoodTM for tips to build the science-backed healthy habits that may help you during stressful times.
And for a limited time get our Fall Family Foods digital recipe booklet free!
