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5 wellbeing steps to help deal with stress and boost our mood
2025-04-08 22:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
People in Northern Ireland are being reminded of the small daily steps we can all take to help manage stress in our lives. Stress can feel like we are struggling to cope. This may be due to mental or emotional pressure. It can affect our physical and mental health and wellbeing, but understanding the signs of stress can help us recognise that we need to act. That's the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) ahead of Stress Awareness Month this April. Common signs of stress can include sleeping problems, eating more or less, difficulty concentrating, drinking more alcohol or using drugs. You may feel anxious, irritable, experience racing thoughts or constantly worry. Fiona Teague, Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Lead at the PHA, said: If we dont look after our physical and mental health, our bodies can find it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. Many things in life can cause stress, including work, relationships, money issues and much more. When you feel... [ more ]
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