Mental Well-Being

Solutions to Stress

This website is full of resources, and there are many ways we can help yourself & your family to find calm down and find peace rather than stress. When we are in the height of stress, a healthy practice is to follow this 2 step formula:

Breathe
Do something intentional: leave the situation & prepare to come back by exercising, practicing mindfulness, stepping outside, or doing whatever you know helps you. Creating a list of activities you can try during a stressful moment is also a helpful practice.

We can also increase protective factors, such as taking care of our basic needs, so that we feel less stress overall. With time, effort & the right resources, anyone can strengthen their mental health.