April is National Stress Awareness Month—and a great time to pause and check in with yourself. If stress has been creeping into your sleep, mood, or energy levels, you're not alone. Chronic stress doesn't just weigh on your mind—it can affect every part of your health, from your heart to your immune system. But here's the good news: there are simple, powerful steps you can take to feel better.
How Stress Affects Your Health
When stress becomes chronic, your body remains in a heightened state of alert, leading to a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including:
✔ Difficulty concentrating and poor sleep
✔ Mood swings, irritability, or feeling withdrawn
✔ Digestive issues, tension headaches and muscle pain
✔ Increased risk of anxiety, depression and heart disease
Understanding your stress triggers and building resilience is key to maintaining overall well-being.
Ways to Reduce Stress & Improve Mental Health
✅ Practice Mindfulness - Even a few minutes of deep breathing or quiet reflection can help calm your nervous system.
✅ Stay Active - Walk, dance, stretch—whatever gets you moving helps release feel-good chemicals.
✅ Prioritize Sleep & Nutrition - Good sleep and balanced nutrition give your brain and body what they need to stay strong.
✅ Stay Connected - Text a friend, join a group, or open up to someone you trust. Connection heals.
✅ Shift Your Perspective - Stress isn't always about what happens—it's about how we see it. Small mindset shifts can make a big difference.
✅ Reach Out for Help - Therapy isn't just for crisis. It's for anyone who wants to feel more in control, connected, and resilient.
Ascend Medical Can Help
You don't have to navigate stress on your own. At Ascend Medical, our licensed therapists and psychiatric providers offer virtual support that fits your schedule—so you can talk to someone without leaving your home. Whether you need help managing anxiety, developing coping tools, or just want to feel more like yourself again, we're here for you.
📅 Take the First Step Today
Schedule an appointment online or by calling (888) 559-9205. Prioritize your well-being this Stress Awareness Month—help is just a click or call away.