April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.
It’s critical to recognize what stress and anxiety look like, learn how to build resilience, and know where to go for help.
Stress can cause the following:
Below are some healthy ways to cope with stress:
To learn more about managing stress and anxiety, visit https://hr.nih.gov/.../civil/national-stress-awareness-month and https://www.cdc.gov/.../stres.../cope-with-stress/index.html
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. More resources can be found at https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in the United States. In addition to the resources provided by the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, OSHA provides a list of resources for suicide prevention: https://www.osha.gov/preventingsuicides/
Credit: NIH, CDC, SAMHSA, and OSHA
HazTek Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive safety management services designed to protect workers by enhancing workplace safety. For additional information or to learn more about HazTek's services, please contact us at 888.842.9835, email us at info@haztekinc.com, or visit our website at www.haztekinc.com