Mental Health and Wellbeing

Stress, Worry, or Anxiety?

Dear Families, 

What are some of the differences between stress, worry and anxiety? I often think about this and these emotions. We all know that these emotions are a normal part of life, but what can we do if we start to become overwhelmed with any of these emotions? 

We often experience these emotions throughout the week, or even the day. Although these are unwanted emotions at the time, they can also be helpful.

I sometimes wonder about the benefits of these experiences. How are they helping me? What are they telling me? Is there something that I need to practise? Is there some imminent danger that I need to avoid?

Kids Helpline have a handy poster about these emotions that may be of assistance to help facilitate a discussion at home if ever your child is experiencing one of these emotions. I hope that it is useful for your family.