Stress has been identified as significantly impacting our mental and physical health for decades. In fact, the American Psychological Association’s (APA’s) surveys on American stress show that 4 major factors are consistently reported as major causes of stress: money, work, family, and health. It is important to be aware of stress factors, but also our abilities to deal with […]
Find Your Own Healthy Way to De-Stress
WRITTEN BY: Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist
REVIEWED BY: Pat Holmes, Extension Educator, Montgomery County
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