Managing Stress

Everyone experiences stress at some time or another.  It might be caused by problems at school or work, relationships with friends, siblings or parents, moving to a new place, or a traumatic event.

Stress can affect people in different ways:

• sad, angry, or anxious
• lack of confidence
• avoiding other people
• upset stomach
• headache
• problems eating or sleeping

You probably can’t get rid of stress, so how do you manage it?

• Express yourself – draw, write, play music
• Exercise – walk, run, shoot baskets
• Avoid harmful behaviors like drugs, cigarettes and alcohol
• Talk to someone – ask a friend to listen or call a hotline