•December 13, 2023•

Cheri Burcham

Extension Educator

University of Illinois Extension

I would like to share this article written by Illinois Extension Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley in the latest Family Files blog. Tessa says: The American Psychological Association has conducted a nationwide survey in its Mind/Body campaign since 2007. The focus is to examine the state of stress nationwide and understand its impact. The study in 2023 indicated that 55% of Americans are stressed during the day. Managing stress can help emotionally, physically, socially, and mentally. Sometimes, the holiday season adds a little extra stress because we might have to pay attention to more responsibilities, such as seasonal deadlines, packed schedules, dreading specific functions, and extra financial burdens. Michelle Grocke, Ph.D. Health & Wellness Specialist MSU talks about positive ways to manage stress. Here are a few coping strategies to get you started:

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