Recognizing and handling stress
Stress can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, and lead to depression and anxiety. That’s why it is important to recognize and manage it.
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Stress basics
Almost one quarter of Canadians say they have a high degree of stress. Recognizing your stressors is an important step. The next step is to find out how to cope with your stress.
What is stress?
Everyone feels it differently. Although stress happens first in the mind, it has strong effects on the body.
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Identifying your stressors
Take our stress test to help recognize the events in your life that trigger your stress symptoms.
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Take action against stress
Learning to manage your stress will help you feel better everyday and lower your risk for illness.
Here are some tips to get you started
