{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ARP 377 - Stress Management Tips","description":"There are forces that have us in a state of stress and unbalance. It is intentional. Our stress levels are way too high.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, I'm talking specifically about stress but those of us with anxiety still need to pay attention.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; We still have the ability to decide how we want to go forward. You might need a personal support system to help you deal with the days, months or however ever long we survive this moment in time.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text \u201cSTART\u201d to 741-741.  Resources Mentioned:&amp;nbsp;  Stress definition and tips to handling it from the World Health Organization. The American Psychological Association has a dictionary style definition from their point of view.  The non-profit American Institute of Stress&amp;nbsp;also provides information about stress. There is a stress questionnaire that could help you figure out your stress level and provide information on handling it. There is a fee for accessing the questionnaire and guide. &amp;nbsp; Mindful.org has A 4-Minute Practice to Clarify What\u2019s Important Right Now. &amp;nbsp; If you would like help in getting started with a mindful practice the free app Healthy Minds provides lessons and practice session to help you learn how to do it.&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/hminnovations.org\/meditation-app  The American Heart Association has an infographic that you can download to help you remember some of the techniques of stress relief and management.  Disclaimer:&amp;nbsp;  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.&amp;nbsp;  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.  This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Anxiety Road Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/anxietyroad.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35713470\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185822910"}