National Stress Awareness Month

Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress

• Take breaks from news and social media – consider your viewing habits
• Eat healthy, get movement in, and get plenty of sleep.
• Try calming activities – deep breathing, stretching, or meditating.
• Make time to do activities you enjoy, especially outdoors
• Talk to others about how you are feeling or if you have concerns
• Avoid excessive alcohol or drug usage, these can make stress worse.

Seek Support when you need it

Peer Support Warm Line: 1 (866) 771 – 9276
Maine Crisis and Counseling Line: 1 (888) 568 – 1112

Talk to your clinician if you need help and learn more about stress at: www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/about/copingwith-stresstips.html