📣 “Connecting often with my family and friends, cooking, gardening, and occasionally shopping for bargains all help me deal with the stress of today’s reality. Taking care of your mental and physical health is critically important, and I continue to encourage my staff, constituents, and colleagues to never be ashamed to seek help when needed.” — Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-Calif.), Mental Health Caucus chair
📣 “I’m very fond of walking as a means of stress reduction (which is why I average about 15,000 steps per day). Beyond that, I’ll exercise (an hour on the elliptical), listen to a podcast (the Rewatchables!), stream something (usually a Star Wars series), or connect with friends and the people I love.” — Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.)
📣 “Congressman Bilirakis understands that mental health is an important component of overall wellness. Personally, he incorporates listening to Greek Folk music and spending time with his family as part of his wellness routine.” — Rep. Gus Bilirakis’s (R-Fla.) office
📣 “I meditate or I take the time to breathe purposefully.” — Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.), 988 & Crisis Services Task Force co-chair
📣 “As a nurse practitioner, I am an advocate of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Running is my happy place…it releases so many positive endorphins and is great for controlling your stress. There’s no problem a good run can’t solve!” — Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.)
📣 “I do an Emma Lovewell Peloton class. The tabata sessions are tough but work out the stress!” — Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.)
