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s the calendar flips to April, a crucial reminder emerges: Stress Awareness Month is here. For Scott Asner, a seasoned Kansas City investor and Founding Principal of Eighteen Capital Group, this annual observance serves as a clarion call to prioritize mental health and cultivate effective stress management techniques.

    "Unmanaged stress can be a silent saboteur," Asner notes, "eroding our well-being, straining relationships, and undermining leadership effectiveness." By promoting awareness about mental health and simple yet powerful stress-reduction practices, Asner believes we can all benefit from a more balanced approach to life.

    Since 1992, April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the pervasive impact of chronic stress on our physical and mental health. Linked to conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression, it's clear that addressing stress is essential for overall well-being.

    Asner emphasizes the importance of supporting mental wellness in the workplace, where employees often face unique pressures. "By prioritizing well-being, we create stronger teams and better outcomes," he says. Stress Awareness Month offers a chance to explore stress-reduction methods like mindfulness, exercise, rest, healthy eating, and professional counseling. Even small actions – taking a walk, talking to someone trusted, or simply breathing deeply – can spark significant change.

    For more information on managing stress and supporting mental health, visit The American Institute of Stress or consult with a licensed mental health professional.