PRINTER'S NO. 4319
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1181
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY KINSEY, CEPHAS, KIRKLAND, THOMAS, BURNS,
YOUNGBLOOD, READSHAW, HILL-EVANS, DiGIROLAMO AND MILLARD,
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing November 7, 2018, as "International Stress Awareness
Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Stress is how the brain and body respond to a demand
such as work, school, major life changes, traumatic events or
other factors; and
WHEREAS, According to a 2014 study conducted by the American
Psychological Association and American Institute of Stress, job
pressure and money are the leading causes of stress in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, Stress-related health care and employee absences at
work cost employers an estimated $300 billion annually; and
WHEREAS, Long-term stress can lead to serious health
conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and mental
health disorders such as anxiety and depression; and
WHEREAS, Managing stress in healthy ways can help reduce or
prevent physical and mental health conditions caused by long-
term stress; and
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WHEREAS, Methods to help cope with stress include recognizing
the signs of stress, exercising regularly and staying connected
with individuals who can provide support during stressful times;
and
WHEREAS, "International Stress Awareness Day" was started in
1998 and continued annually thereafter to highlight leading
causes of stress and methods of stress management; and
WHEREAS, The theme for 2018 is "Does Hi-Tech Cause Hi-
Stress?" which examines the positive contributions technology
makes in an individual's life and examines the continuous
lifestyle technology creates; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
November 7, 2018, as "International Stress Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania and urge all residents of this Commonwealth to
learn about healthy stress management methods.
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