April is National Stress Awareness Month, and while stress is unavoidable for the vast majority of people, there are many ways to help prevent and manage it. Touchette Regional Hospital is providing some tips for preventing and managing stress in your life.
“Learning healthy ways to cope and getting the proper care and support can help reduce stressful feelings and symptoms,’ says Gretchen Jackson, Director of Behavioral Health at Touchette Regional Hospital.
Here are some basic ideas to help you cope with stress:
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to, we’re here to help. Call our Intake Line at 618-332-4038, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
At Touchette Regional Hospital, our compassionate behavioral health care staff is available when you need us. Maintaining your mental health is critically important to your overall wellbeing. Mental health problems touch everyone in all walks of life - it doesn’t discriminate. To learn more about our behavioral health and wellness services, visit our website at https://touchette.org/services/behavioral-health-and-wellness.
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About Touchette Regional Hospital
Touchette Regional Hospital has proudly served the communities of the metro-east for more than 60 years. We offer 24-hour Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary, Laboratory, Radiology, Medical Specialty Services, Transportation, Sleep Center, Physical Therapy, Senior Care Services, Start Now Breast Cancer Awareness Program, Home Healthcare, Special Needs Dentistry for children, and Behavioral Health (inpatient and outpatient). For more information, visit www.touchette.org.