Mental health and stress issues in America get new attention from National Geographic
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National Geographic released a new mental health campaign to encourage the public to understand the effects of stress. Contributor Yudhijit Bhattacharjee shared key details about stress relief.
The organization also released a series of think pieces about a culture of urgency in America that is apparently leading to burnout; the efficiency and effectiveness of meditation; and multiple takes on experiencing stress. National Geographic's downloadable phone background has the mantra, "Take your time." (National Geographic) This National Geographic downloadable phone background has the mantra, "Relax and unwind." (National Geographic) This National Geographic downloadable phone background shows the mantra, "Take a moment." (National Geographic) "When we're significantly stressed, we're more susceptible to viruses and germs." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
"In our ‘always-on’ world, people are more stressed than ever, and the science is clear that chronic stress has a negative impact on our health," National Geographic editor-in-chief Nathan Lump said in a media release.