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Mind Over Matter: Overcoming Stress and Anxiety for a Healthier You

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Overview

Stress and anxiety are two of the most common mental health challenges faced by people today. They can have a significant impact on our physical and emotional well-being, affecting our mood, relationships, and overall quality of life. The good news however is that there are effective strategies that can help us manage and overcome these challenges. In this session, we’ll explore the mind-body connection and how we can use our minds to promote a healthier, more balanced life. We’ll discuss the causes and symptoms of stress and anxiety, and explore a range of strategies that can help us regain control over our thoughts and emotions. By the end of the talk, participants will have a better understanding of the mind-body connection and how to use their minds to overcome stress and anxiety, so they can live healthier, happier lives.

Objectives

By the end of the webinar, participants will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

  • Define stress and anxiety and their causes.
  • Differentiate between normal and pathological anxiety.
  • Explain the relationship between stress and anxiety.
  • Identify lifestyle changes and relaxation techniques that can help manage stress and anxiety.
  • Recognize the benefits of seeking professional help for stress and anxiety disorders.
Duration
60 – 90 minutes
Outline:

Introduction

  • Welcome and introduction to the topic.
  • Statistics of Lifestyle Related Diseases
  • The importance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle for overall well-being.
  • Lifestyle medicine and how it can benefit.

What is stress?

  • Definition of stress and its causes
  • The difference between distress and eustress
  • Examples of stressors and their effects on the body and mind
  • Common stress signals and warning signs to watch out for

What is anxiety?

  • Definition of anxiety and its causes.
  • The difference between normal and pathological anxiety.
  • Examples of anxiety disorders and their symptoms.
  • Warning signs of anxiety to watch out for.

The relationship between stress and anxiety

  • How stress and anxiety are related.
  • Effects of chronic stress on the development of anxiety disorders.

Managing stress and anxiety

  • Lifestyle changes that can help manage stress and anxiety, such as exercise, diet, and sleep.
  • Relaxation techniques for anxiety and stress.
  • Benefits of seeking professional help for stress and anxiety disorders, such as therapy and medication.
  • Resources for seeking help.