FOR this year’s National Stress Awareness Day, on Wednesday 2nd November 2011, the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals gave helpful learning resources to staff, as well as tips and advice for managers on identifying potential problem areas.
Now in its 13th year, the national day is organised by International Stress Management Association UK (ISMA) to draw attention to the issue of stress and raise its public profile.
National Stress Awareness Day also concerns members of the public. It is important that people who are suffering from stress get help and support to enable them to cope, because while stress is not an illness in itself, it can cause serious illnesses if it isn’t tackled.
Spotting the early signs of stress will also help prevent it worsening and potentially causing serious complications, such as high blood pressure, anxiety and depression.
There are many treatment options, including counseling, complementary therapies and self-help strategies, available to suit different needs.
If people are concerned about their own, or somebody else’s mental health, they should speak to a GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
Dr Mary Armitage, Medical Director.
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