Stress is the feeling of being under pressure and finding it difficult to cope. Being stressed can make you feel a range of emotions such as anxious, annoyed, tired and depressed.
Here you can find factsheets, tips and information, worksheets videos, apps and available services in Edinburgh which can help you better understand your stress and find ways to manage it so you can thrive.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please send them to ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information to help manage your stress and boost your mood.
Handling stress, Mind to Mind from NHS Inform
10 stress busters from NHS Inform
‘10 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress’ by Nathan Reese at Healthline
Coping with stress information sheet from the Centre of Clinical Interventions
What to do if you are struggling with stress from NHS Inform
Breathing and relaxation exercises for stress from NHS Inform
Steps to deal with stress guide from NHS Scotland
How to manage and reduce stress from the Mental Health Foundation
Stress management tips from Help Guide
The Stress Factor from First Psychology
Worksheets
Here are some worksheets and activities you can try in your own time.
Stress and vulnerability worksheets from the Centre for Clinical Interventions
Services
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.