Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke Stress Awareness Month

That this House notes April is stress awareness month and Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke are raising awareness on both the causes of stress and ways it can be managed to limit the negative impact on members of the public; highlights that stress is a natural reaction in the body and many daily aspects of life can cause stress, leading to negative impacts on our bodies and minds; underlines that some may be more likely to turn to unhealthy habits as a way to cope with stress, such as excessive alcohol use, smoking and eating unhealthy foods; further notes the importance of taking time to unwind and increase knowledge on stress prevention; and thanks Chest Heart and Stroke for all that they do to raise awareness of campaigns such as this and that their message will go a long way in supporting people feeling overwhelmed with stress.