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Three police officers THE rigours of policing the pandemic have left some Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers suffering from worrying levels of stress. The concerning trend is affecting forces nationally with a Police Federation of England and Wales finding nearly 80 per cent of officers have struggled with their mental health and wellbeing in the last year. April marks Stress Awareness Month. Greater Manchester Police Federation Chairman, Stu Berry, said: “Stress is a very real problem that can affect officers’ professional and personal lives. It is a very normal issue but it is not something that they should be expected to struggle on with.
5 secret weapons to help you fight daily stress
For some of us it s a daily battle, for others it builds over time. Stress is only getting worse for Americans as the pandemic continues, but there are things you can do at home to fight back.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â For some of us it s a daily battle, for others it builds over time. Stress is only getting worse for Americans as the pandemic continues, but there are things you can do at home to fight back. A lot of people I see are pushing their feelings aside and just saying âitâs okay, itâs normal, Iâll deal with it, itâs okay, and then it blows up over the smallest thing. Itâs the straw that breaks the camelâs back, said Dr. Wendy Weinstein, Unit Chief at Brylin Hospital on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo.
Measuring Stress Causes, Experiences and Outcomes Worldwide
by Jessica Harlan and Stafford Nichols
April may be Stress Awareness Month, but 2020 could be considered Stress Awareness Year. Gallup finds that 2020 was officially the most stressful year in recent history, with a record-high 40% of adults worldwide saying they experienced a lot of stress the previous day. This five-percentage-point jump from 35% in 2019 represents nearly 190 million more people globally who experienced a lot of stress.
Line graph. Stress levels worldwide reached a record 40% in 2020. The jump from 35% in 2019 to 40% means that as many as 190 million more people experienced stress.
The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated concerns about stress in a global context. And with a globally interconnected economy and the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely not the last threat the world will face, understanding the effects of stress on people s lives and behavior has become even more important.
04/13/21
Feeling stressed? You are not alone.
Whether you re scrambling for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, paying for that unexpected car repair, or assisting your fifth grader with division, life can be stressful. And while it s a normal part of life, too much stress can have serious consequences on your mental and physical health. To bring awareness to this issue, we re joining healthcare professionals around the world in recognizing April as Stress Awareness Month.
The cause
Sleepless nights, long workdays, financial concerns, family issues: We ve all been there. Stress is often unavoidable. And while mild forms of stress in short bursts can increase cognitive functioning and motivate us to perform better and tackle new challenges, overtime it can become chronic. Left unchecked, this type of stress can lead to anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, digestive problems and heart disease.