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Stress is our body's response to pressure. Many different situations or life events can cause stress. It is often triggered when we experience something new, unexpected or that threatens our sense of self, or when we feel we have little control over a situation. We all deal with stress differently.

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1. Academic Stress
2. Social Stress
3. Family Discord
4. World Events
5. Traumatic Events
6. Significant Life Changes

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a personal (real life) stressful situation

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a personal (real life) stressful situation

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The most stressful life events are

Death of a loved one

Divorce

Moving

Major illness or injury

Job loss

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Healthy@UH | University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | University Hospitals

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Stay connected with the UH Now app. With this mobile app, you can find a doctor and find a location. In addition, you can log into your UH Personal Health Record and schedule an appointment. UH Now also allows you to explore health topics that are important to you.

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List 5 ways that this stressful situation made you feel

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List 5 ways that this stressful situation made you feel

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Illness or injury.

Experiencing abuse.

Experiencing crime and the justice system, such as being arrested, going to court or being a witness.

Organising a complicated event, like a holiday.

Bereavement

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Our Mission

Mental Health America (MHA)'s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal.

About Mental Health America

Founded in 1909 by Clifford W. Beers, Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. During his stays in public and private institutions, Beers witnessed and was subjected to horrible abuse. From these experiences, Beers set into motion a reform movement that took shape and is known today as Mental Health America.

MHA’s programs and initiatives fulfill its mission of promoting mental health and preventing mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services. MHA’s national office and its 200+ affiliates and associates around the country work every day to protect the rights and dignity of individuals with lived experience and ensure that peers and their voices are integrated into all areas of the organization.

The B4Stage4 Philosophy

Much of MHA’s work is guided by its Before Stage 4 (B4Stage4) philosophy – that mental health conditions should be treated long before they reach the most critical points in the disease process. When we think about diseases like cancer or heart disease, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention, identify symptoms, and develop a plan of action to stop and hopefully reverse the progression of the disease. Like other diseases, it is critical to address symptoms early and plan an appropriate course of action on a path towards overall health.

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Our Commitment to Anti-Racism

Mental Health America is committed to advancing an anti-racist agenda and promoting health equity. We affirm the importance of mental health advocacy and recognize that racial injustice has caused trauma and harm to minoritized communities. We acknowledge that combating racism and inequity is an ongoing commitment. The impact of economic, clinical, and environmental disparities, including diverse linguistic needs, may hinder the opportunity to access and receive quality and equitable mental health care and services. Thus, we remain devoted to addressing discrimination, stigma, and other social and moral determinants of health, leading by example and educating our affiliates and communities. Together, we stand united in support of racial justice and the intersection of mental health, and the well-being of humanity.

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What We Do

Education and Outreach

MHA helps Americans of all ages better understand prevention, early identification and intervention through a variety of information, online tools and events.

Public Policy

MHA collaborates with a wide audience of affiliates and supporters to advance policy recommendations that promote our mission

Peer Advocacy, Supports, and Services

MHA works to protect the rights and dignity of individuals with lived experience nationwide, and ensure that peers and their voices are integrated into all areas of the organization.

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Mental Health America is committed to advancing an anti-racist agenda and promoting health equity. We affirm the importance of mental health advocacy and recognize that racial injustice has caused trauma and harm to minoritized communities. We acknowledge that combating racism and inequity is an ongoing commitment.

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1. Re-balance Work and Home. All work and no play?

2. Build in Regular Exercise.

3. Eat Well and Limit Alcohol and Stimulants.

4. Connect with Supportive People.

5. Carve out Hobby Time. ...

6. Practice Meditation, Stress Reduction or Yoga.

7. Sleep Enough.

8. Bond with Your Pet.

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How can we handle stress in healthy ways?

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How can we handle stress in healthy ways?

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1. Eat and drink to optimize your health.

2. Exercise regularly.

3. Stop using tobacco and nicotine products.

4. Study and practice relaxation techniques.

5. Reduce triggers of stress.

6. Examine your values and live by them.

7. Assert yourself.

8. Set realistic goals and expectations.

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Criticizing yourself (negative self-talk)

Driving fast in a car

Chewing your fingernails

Becoming aggressive or violent (hitting someone, throwing or kicking something)

Eating too much or too little or drinking a lot of coffee

Smoking or chewing tobacco

Drinking alcohol

Yelling at your spouse, children, or friends

Taking a recreational drug, or misusing prescription medicine

Avoiding friends and family