Last updated by jodie.attreed@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Stress Awareness Month is an annual event observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. This year's unique theme is #BeTheChange

Research shows that around 1 in 4 workers report feeling unable to cope with stress at work.

You can read more on the Stress Management Society website here.