General Information
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98six:
Pressure Drop
(http://www.98six.com/inc_tpl/drop.php)
Includes information about stress by and for college students.
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American
Institute of Stress
(http://www.stress.org)
Publishes a monthly newsletter and information packets about various stress
topics.
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American
Psychological Association (APA)
(http://www.apa.org)
Provides information on psychological disorders and APA activities; the
http://helping.apa.org Consumer
Help Center includes information on stress management, mental health challenges
in daily life, and obtaining professional help.
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Center
for Anxiety and Stress Treatment
(http://www.stressrelease.com)
A commercial site that includes an anxiety symptom checklist and a list
of stress-busting tips for work stress.
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Go
Ask Alice
(http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu)
Sponsored by the Columbia University Health Service, this site provides
answers to student questions about many wellness topics, including stress.
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International
Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
(http://www.istss.org)
Provides information, publications, and links on traumatic stress.
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The
Medical Basis for Stress
(http://www.teachhealth.com)
Includes information on recognizing stress and the physiological basis of
stress, self-assessments for stress levels, and techniques for managing
stress.
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National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Stress
(http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/stresshp.html)
Provides information and links on job stress.
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National
Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
(http://www.nimh.nih.gov)
Publishes informative brochures about stress and stress management as well
as other aspects of mental health; included is information about the http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/develop.cfm
effects of stress on the developing brain.
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Rose
Men's Health Center: How To Fight and Conquer Stress
(http://www.coolware.com/health/medical_reporter/stress.html)
An information page on stress: how it affects us and how we can deal with
it.
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Stress
Busters
(http://stressrelease.com/strssbus.html)
Contains a discussion of stress-building beliefs, as well as stress-busting
strategies specifically targeted to reduce occupational stress.
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Stress
Free NET
(http://www.stressfree.com)
Contains stress-related services and tools, including a directory of health
and stress-management professionals.
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Stress
Management
(http://www.ivf.com/stress.html)
Information on stress-management strategies and determining your optimal
level of stress.
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Student
Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection
(http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc)
Provides links to online pamphlets from students counseling centers at colleges
across the country; topics include stress, sleep, and time management.
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Specific Stress-Reduction Techniques Many of the general sites listed above also include information about
specific stress-management techniques.
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American
Massage Therapy Association
(http://www.amtamassage.org)
Provides information about massage therapy and about how to find a certified
therapist.
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American
Music Therapy Association
(http://www.musictherapy.org)
Provides information about music therapy and about how to find a certified
therapist.
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Association
for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
(http://www.aapb.org)
Provides information about biofeedback and referrals to certified biofeedback
practitioners.
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The
Humor Project
(http://www.humorproject.com)
A clearinghouse for information and practical ideas related to humor.
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Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction
(http://www.mbsr.com/index_bu.html)
Includes information and publications about mindfulness-based stress reduction
programs, as well as a directory of local instructors and programs.
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YogaClass.Com
(http://www.yogaclass.com)
Provides information about yoga and audio and video segments that guide
people through breathing techniques and asanas.
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Headaches
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American
Council for Headache Education
(http://www.achenet.org)
Provides information and support for people suffering from headaches
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National
Headache Foundation
(http://www.headaches.org)
Provides information about different types of headaches and their prevention
and treatment.
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Headache
Impact Test
(http://www.amIhealthy.com/headachetest/index.asp)
An online quiz that helps determine the effect that headaches are having
on an individual's life; the test provides an overall score and a page of
information that can be reviewed with a physician.
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Sleep
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American
Academy of Sleep Medicine
(http://www.aasmnet.org/sleep_disorders.htm)
Provides information about sleep disorders and sleep hygiene tips.
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National
Sleep Foundation
(http://www.sleepfoundation.org)
Provides information about sleep and how to overcome sleep problems such
as insomnia and jet lag.
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NHLBI
Sleep Disorders Information
(http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/index.htm)
Includes fact sheets about sleep problems, information about sleep disorders
research, and a sleep knowledge self-quiz.
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SleepNet
(http://www.sleepnet.com)
Provides information and links about sleep and sleep disorders.
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SleepQuest
(http://www.sleepquest.com)
Includes a sleep disorders questionnaire and information on the diagnosis
and treatment of sleep problems.
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The
SleepWell
(http://www.stanford.edu/~dement)
Includes background information on sleep and sleep disorders, a sleepiness
assessment, and tips on sleeping well.
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Sources of Stress-Management Books
and Tapes
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Academy for Guided
Imagery
(http://www.healthy.net/agi)
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Harvard Mind-Body Medical
Institute
(http://www.mbmi.org)
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New Harbinger Publications
(http://www.newharbinger.com)
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T'ai Chi Center
of Madison, Wisconsin
(http://www.taichihealth.com)
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Yoga Journal
(http://yogajournal.com)
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