Stress Awareness Month
Recognizing the difficulty of the past year, the Bureau of Human Resources (BHR) is coordinating an initiative aimed at reducing stress in our workforce through a series of quick, daily actions and resources. We encourage participation by our workforce, agencies, and the public.
Stress—defined as the way the brain and body respond to a demand or challenge—is part of the human experience. But, long-term, chronic stress can cause harm to your health. We hope that by the end of Stress Awareness Month, you will feel comfortable accessing tools and resources provided and confident in your ability to manage future stress.
BHR will share daily reminders on their social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). If you’re posting photos or videos of how you’re participating in Stress Awareness Month, use the hashtag #MindfulMaine. You’ll be able to see what others are doing and may even see your post re-shared to BHR’s accounts!
Please note: You’ll also see reminders to capitalize each word in a hashtag, which is also known as Camel Case, Title Case, and Pascal Case. This makes them accessible and easier to read for both humans and screen reader users.