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Primary references

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• NHS: Work-Related Stress
• CDC: Managing Stress
• NHS: Breathing Exercises for Stress
• NCCIH: Relaxation Techniques: What You Need To Know
• NHS: Tackling Your Worries
• NHS: Preparing for Better Sleep
• NIH: Emotional Wellness Toolkit
• NHS: Being Active for Your Mental Health
• CDC: Physical Activity for Older Adults
• NIMH: Caring for Your Mental Health
• NIH NIDCD: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
• NHS: Mindfulness
• NIH: Social Wellness Toolkit
• NIA: Sleep and Older Adults
• CDC: Caring for Yourself When Caring for Another
• NHS Foundation Trust: Stress Self-Help Guide
• NIMH: Talking With a Health-Care Provider About Mental Health

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