{"id":23682,"date":"2025-04-08T16:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T20:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/?p=23682"},"modified":"2025-04-08T16:49:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T20:49:41","slug":"topic-of-the-month-managing-stress-anxiety-and-panic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/2025\/04\/topic-of-the-month-managing-stress-anxiety-and-panic\/","title":{"rendered":"Topic of the Month: Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Panic"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a member of the Cooper team, you have access to our employee assistance program (EAP) through\u00a0Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solutions<\/strong>, which offers comprehensive benefits to support your mental wellness and work-life balance. With Optum as your EAP partner, you will receive confidential mental wellness and work-life support. Each month, Optum publishes a newsletter where you can learn the latest topics, have access to resources and a content library, and find support.<\/p>\n

This month, discover proven, practical, and fun ways to relieve stress and ease your mind.<\/p>\n

April 7 Is World Health Day\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to call attention to pressing global health concerns. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cGlobal Action for Universal Health,\u201d promotes the need for accessible, affordable, and quality health care for everyone, everywhere.<\/p>\n

While everyone\u2019s specific health needs are unique, there are several interconnected dimensions that contribute to your overall \u201cwhole self\u201d health and wellness. These include physical health, mental health, and financial health. Read the full article here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Calm Your Mind With Creativity<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re feeling anxious or stressed out, consider tapping into the power of creativity. Creative outlets offer a wide range of healthy coping mechanisms for calming anxious thoughts and easing stress, including:<\/p>\n