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Stress Control Classes - Free online classes

Stress Control Classes starting Monday 7th September  
Free, online Stress Control classes funded by the Public Health Agency. Topics covered include an overview of what stress is, controlling your thoughts and actions, and techniques to get a good night’s sleep. The classes are presented by Dr Jim White, a Clinical Psychologist, and are available at https://www.stresscontrolclass.com
The next block of classes are scheduled as follows:
• Session One: 9am Monday 7th September  
• Session Two: 9am Monday 14th September
• Session Three: 9am Monday 21st September
• Session Four: 9am Monday 28th September
• Session Five: 9am Monday 5th October
• Session Six: 9am Monday 12th October
Each session is available until 8am on the following Monday.
Participants do not have to register or log in to view the course – simply visit the website https://www.stresscontrolclass.com within the above timeframes and watch the streamed weekly sessions. Each class lasts around 90 minutes.

Struggling with Mental Health ?

Then visit Causeway Emotional Health and Wellbeing Guide for Mental Health / Self Help Resources, Counselling Services, Emergency Contacts for Lifeline, Smaritans, Local Community / Peer Support Resources, Addiction, Veteran Support, Ethnic Minority, Bereavement and General Mental Health Support.

 

 

Causeway Emotional Health and Wellbeing Guide

Blood Pressure

When self-monitoring your blood pressure at home please click on the below links and follow the advice given.

Patient Guide to Self-Monitoring of Blood Pressure

Home Blood Pressure Diary(PDF)

Internet

Help Yourself To Health

Here are six ways you can really help yourself to live a healthier lifestyle: 

  • Be a non-smoker
  • Be a reasonable weight
  • Take regular exercise
  • Eat a high fibre/low fat diet
  • Take alcohol only in moderation
  • Avoid excessive exposure to the sun

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The internet is a great source of information about healthcare issues, but the data you get back from search engines is unfiltered, and it can be hard to identify which sites are reliable and properly resourced.

We would advise you not to rely totally on your own internet research, and to always discuss your health concerns with your GP.

Page last reviewed: 03 September 2026
Page created: 02 April 2026