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• Primary medical provider (PMP)
  • He or she can help determine what is causing your stress. It could be an anxiety disorder, a medical condition, or both.
  • He or she can help refer you to a mental health professional
• If you feel your situation is an emergency:
  • call a crisis hotline or
  • go to your nearest emergency room
• Support groups are also available in most communities. Find a support group near you.

More Resources

• The Road to Resilience–Learn how to increase your resilience, the trait that allows you to bounce back from adversity and stress. (American Psychological Association)

• Managing Stress for a Healthy Family–Tips for dealing with stress in the family better and modeling healthy behavior to your kids. (American Psychological Association)

• Exercise Fuels the Brain's Stress Buffers–Explains how regular exercise helps reduce and manage stress levels. (American Psychological Association)

• Stress Management–Stress affects each of us in different ways. The American Heart Association offers advice on how to deal with stress.