You don’t have to let stress affect your health. Here’s help.

See pictures from the May 2, 2007 Coping with Stress Event

Is stress affecting your overall health? Get the free brochure, Coping with Stress

How does stress affect a person? You may be surprised.

The effects of stress on your body can cause all kinds of problems, and you may not even be aware of it.

Our free brochure, Coping with Stress, will help you understand how stress affects your health ... and what you can do to feel better.

Use this helpful, easy-to-read brochure to learn about:

• The effects of stress on your immune system and general well-being, contributing to conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.
• How stress affects your lifestyle by causing symptoms of forgetfulness, anxiety, depression, weight gain and others.
• Tips for reducing stress, including relaxation, nutrition, exercise, making lifestyle changes and even working with a skilled therapist.
• When it’s more than stress — understanding the signs of depression and anxiety.
• Getting help, including resources for managing stress and finding treatment for more serious conditions.

This free brochure also includes checklists to help you identify the specific ways stress affects your health ... and if there’s a chance that you’re dealing with depression or anxiety instead.

Download Coping with Stress now to help manage feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression.

CLINICIANS: You'll find Coping with Stress is a valuable tool for educating your patients about the effects of stress on the body and overall health. Get your free copy now (requires PDF).

This brochure is made available through Families for Depression Awareness, which helps families, family caregivers and friends recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder.