Chapter 2 Stress: The Constant Challenge
American Institute of Stress: Publishes a monthly newsletter and information packets about various stress topics.
American Music Therapy Association: Provides information about music therapy and about how to find a certified therapist.
American Psychological Association (APA): Provides information on psychological disorders and APA activities; the Consumer Help Center includes information on stress management, mental health challenges in daily life, and obtaining professional health.
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback: Provides information about biofeedback and referrals to certified biofeedback practitioners.
Center for Anxiety and Stress Treatment: A commercial site that also includes an anxiety symptom checklist and a list of stress-busting tips for work stress.
The Humor Project: A clearinghouse for information and practical ideas related to humor.
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies: Provides information, publications, and links on traumatic stress.
The Medical Basis for Stress: Includes information on recognizing stress and the physiological basis of stress, self-assessments for stress levels, and techniques for managing stress.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Stress: Provides information and links on job stress.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Publishes informative brochures about stress and stress management as well as other aspects of mental health.
Rose Men’s Health Center: How To Fight and Conquer Stress: An information page on stress: how it affects us and how we can deal with it.
Stress Busters: Contains a discussion of stress-building beliefs, as well as stress-busting strategies specifically targeted to reduce occupational stress.
Stress Free NET: Contains stress-related services and tools, including a directory of health and stress-management professionals.
Stress Management: Information on stress-management strategies and determining your optimal level of stress.
Sleep
National Sleep Foundation: Provides information about sleep and how to overcome sleep problems such as insomnia and jet lag.
NHLBI Sleep Disorders Information: Includes fact sheets about sleep problems, information about sleep disorders research, and a sleep knowledge self-quiz.
SleepNet: Provides information and links about sleep and sleep disorders.
SleepWell: Includes background information on sleep and sleep disorders, a sleepiness assessment, and tips on sleeping well.
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