06/02/10 04:50

Managing your Stress in Tough Economic Times

31/03/09 00:50
Psychologists first recommend taking pause
and not panicking. There are healthy strategies available for managing stress during tough
economic times.
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Brains wired to optimism

03/11/07 16:25
A person's optimism in the future seems to be controlled by a small
front part of the mid-brain, according to a study that used brain imaging.
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Six Myths About Stress

02/11/07 15:36
Six myths surround stress. Dispelling them enables us to understand our problems and then take action against them. Let's look at these myths.
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Mind/Body Health: Stress

02/11/07 15:25
We’ve probably all felt stress. Sometimes it’s brief and highly situational, like being in heavy traffic. Other times, it’s more persistent and complex—relationship problems, an ailing family member, a spouse’s death. And sometimes, stress can motivate us to accomplish certain tasks.

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Tips for Managing Your Distress Related to the Wildfires

02/11/07 15:17
Even if you are not directly affected by the fires in California, you may experience a sense of distress.
Despite well-orchestrated and persistent fire fighting by emergency services personnel, sometimes destruction of life and property is unpreventable. It is common for people who have lived through these circumstances to experience strong emotions. Read More...

Stress a Major Health Problem in the U.S., Warns APA

02/11/07 15:00
One-third of Americans are living with extreme stress and nearly half of Americans (48 percent) believe that their stress has increased over the past five years. Stress is taking a toll on people — contributing to health problems, poor relationships and lost productivity at work, according to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA). Read More...