Stress
Some tension can give us motivation to meet deadlines and manage people’s demands. But when we have too much to do, difficult people to deal with or a lack of time to relax and rest we can suffer from overload and exhaustion. Knowing how to manage stress, set limits, problem-solve, engage in self-care, and take time out is necessary for everybody.
Key Points:
- Learn about how to recognise stress
- Engage in techniques to help you relax
- Learn skills you can use every day – effective problem solving, healthy communication, healthy thinking
- Your wellbeing is important – stay physically active, eat a balanced diet, establish good sleeping patterns, make time for pleasurable activities
- Spend time with people who can support you when you’re feeling stressed
Overview
This section provides you with an overview of the good and bad sides to stress and ways to help you handle it.
 | Stress & How to Handle It Pamphlet |  | |
| Stress Fact Sheet | Here to Help | 4 Pages |
Symptoms, Tests & Diagnosis
In this section is a fun tool you can use to help you assess your general mental health.
 | Stress Symptoms | Mayo Clinic | |
| Stress Assessment | Mayo Clinic | |
What can I do? - Self help measures
Here are some great fact sheets, worksheets, and interactive tools to help you learn how to manage the stress in your life and improve your wellbeing.
| Reducing Stress Fact Sheet | Beyondblue | 2 Pages |
| Stress & Wellbeing Worksheet | Here to Help | 4 Pages |
| MoodGYM | The Australian National University | |
| Free online self-help CBT programme | |||
| Problem Solving Worksheet | Here to Help | 4 Pages |
| Online Life Skills Resource | Living Life to the Full | |
| Muscle Relaxation Tape | Blue Pages | 18 Mb |
| Strees, Relaxation & Sleep - Factsheet | Ministry of Health | 2 Pages |
| Exercise: Rev up your routine to reduce stress | Mayo Clinic | |
| Muscle Relaxation Tape | Blue Pages | 18 Mb |
Support
Find support for stress if it is just getting too much for you.
| Find Assistance for Stress |  | |
| Social Support Worksheet | Here to Help | 4 Pages |
Want to Learn More?
More information to help you manage your stress, including a pamphlet written in Chinese.
| Feeling Stressed Pamphlet | | 2 Pages |
| Chinese | |||
| Mental Health Links & Other Resources | | |
 | Recommended Reading List on Stress In NZ | | 4 Pages |