Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month: Leading with Love and Support
With Stress Awareness Month fast approaching, now is the perfect time to remind our distributors of the wide range of health and wellbeing posters we offer. These resources are designed to reduce stigma and encourage healthier lifestyles and workplaces.

Whether you’re in the fire and security industry or a PPE supplier, Caledonia believes that fostering inclusion and understanding in staff rooms, site offices, or waiting areas is crucial. These spaces can become catalysts for important conversations, inspiring both staff and the public to take simple steps to improve their well-being.

Stress in the UK: A Growing Concern
Stress is a significant issue across the UK, with 74% of people reporting that stress has made them feel overwhelmed and unable to cope (YouGov, 2018 for the Mental Health Foundation). Stress Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the profound impact stress can have on our lives and, just as importantly, to offer kindness and support to those who may be feeling overwhelmed.

Debunking Common Stress Myths
There are many misconceptions surrounding stress, such as the belief that stress affects everyone in the same way, or that if someone shows no visible symptoms, they aren’t stressed. Stress can manifest in countless different ways, and we must remain open and empathetic to everyone’s experience.

Small Steps, Big Impact
Personally, I’ve found that a simple walk around my local park does wonders for alleviating stress. It’s often the small, consistent changes that make the biggest difference. And here's one piece of advice I always share: take your lunch break. A year’s worth of lunch breaks adds up to almost 6 extra weeks of annual leave! So, get up, step outside, and take a moment to breathe.

This Year’s Theme: #LeadWithLove
This year’s unique theme for Stress Awareness Month is #LeadWithLove. It’s a powerful message that encourages us to approach not only others but ourselves with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter the challenges we may face.

Why Participate in Stress Awareness Month 2025?
Inspire Others: Your involvement can motivate those around you to take steps toward better mental health and wellbeing.
Support Self-Love: Take the time for self-care and remember to treat yourself with the same kindness you extend to others.
Increase Awareness: Learn more about the root causes of stress and its impact on mental health.
Access Resources: Explore techniques to manage stress and improve overall well-being, both for yourself and those around you.
Build Connections: Join a community that is committed to reducing stress and fostering healthier living.
Share Your Journey: Use #LeadWithLove on social media to inspire others by sharing your personal experiences.

For more information on the campaign head over to: www.stress.org.uk