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Spotting Stress: How to Notice the Signs and Take Action, featuring Protecting Kids from Online Financial Exploitation

Everyone feels stressed sometimes. School, work, friends, and family can all add pressure. A little stress can push us to get things done, but too much stress can make life feel really hard. The first step is learning how to notice when stress is starting to build up.

Recognizing & Reducing Stress 

Stress can show up in different ways. Maybe you feel extra tired, have trouble paying attention, or get annoyed easily. It can also affect your body, like giving you headaches, stomach aches, or keeping you up at night. Since stress looks different for everyone, it’s important to know what your own signs are.

The YouTube video Are You Stressed? Recognizing & Reducing Stress, from Dr. Jennifer Andrews, explains how to spot stress through physical signs like headaches and fatigue, and emotional signs like anxiety or irritability. It identifies common triggers such as work pressure, life changes, and daily hassles while emphasizing strategies that fit your lifestyle and practicing them consistently for better well-being. 



Managing Stress

Once you know your signs, the next step is finding healthy ways to deal with stress. That doesn’t mean ignoring your problems. It means finding tools that make challenges easier to handle. Everyone is different, so you may need to try a few ideas to see what works best for you. 

The CDC’s “Living With Stress” page explains that stress is a normal response to life challenges but can harm physical and mental health if chronic. Common signs include emotional changes, trouble concentrating, sleep problems, and physical symptoms. They recommend coping strategies such as taking breaks from news and social media, practicing gratitude, exercising, getting enough sleep, eating well, and connecting with supportive people. 





What are your thoughts on stress? Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences in the comments below!


Featuring...

Protecting Kids from Online Financial Exploitation

Kids are spending, clicking, and being targeted online more than ever. From influencer advertising, manipulative persuasive design, video game loot boxes, and even illegal financial extortion – children face a digital minefield designed to capture their money and their trust.

Join Children and Screens' webinar “Hidden Costs: Protecting Kids from Online Financial Exploitation” on Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. wellness. 

Find it here: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5517556323576/WN_MZP2RaOXTt2iKY5_KSv8UA#/registration

The SPAN Youth Chat

On October 1st, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, join the SPAN Youth Engagement Team and Donyae Shelton from NOPE, for a presentation on substance use prevention, with a focus on vaping, marijuana, and alcohol—topics that are especially relevant for youth today. The session will highlight the dangers and real-life consequences of substance misuse, combining facts, personal stories, and prevention strategies designed to empower young people to make informed, healthy choices. 





Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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