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2. Stress Is Part of Life  Normal physical response to perceived threat  At least 70% of moms “stressed”  Never ending ‘To-Do’ list = STRESS! Deadlines at work Cleaning the house Family obligations 2 © 2012 Spirit Health Group. All rights reserved.

3. Why women? Why now?

4. Stress Can Cause Health Problems  Over time, stress can lead to a variety of health issues  High blood pressure  Heart disease and stroke  Decreased immune defenses  Cancer  Stomach problems  Diminished brain functioning 4 © 2012 Spirit Health Group. All rights reserved.

5. Effects of Stress Overload … on your body… on your mood… on your behavior Muscle tensionLack of motivationUnder or overeating Chest painIrritability or angerDrug/alcohol/tobacco abuse Sleep problemsSadness or depressionSocial withdrawal 5 © 2012 Spirit Health Group. All rights reserved.

6. Stress Is Part of Life  Coping strategies can help reduce tension and make you feel stronger and more hopeful. 6 © 2012 Spirit Health Group. All rights reserved.

7. When It’s More than Stress  Stress can lead to serious mental health problems like depression.  Depression is a serious condition that impacts every facet of your world – social life, relationships, career, physical, and overall self-worth and purpose. 7 © 2012 Spirit Health Group. All rights reserved.

8. Living with Depression  Depression affects approximately 19 million Americans, or 9.5% of the population in any given one-year period.  Women are about twice as likely as men to suffer from depression – 1 in 5 8 © 2012 Spirit Health Group. All rights reserved.

9. Living with Depression  Making lifestyle changes can help.  Screening is often the first step and should be a routine part of your healthcare.  Effective support and treatment exists. 9 © 2012 Spirit Health Group. All rights reserved.