General Information
Specific Stress-Reduction Techniques
Headaches
Sleep
Sources of Stress-Management Books and Tapes
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| American Institute of Stress | ||
| Publishes a monthly newsletter and information packets about various stress topics. ( http://www.stress.org ) | ||
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| 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 help. ( http://www.apa.org ) | ||
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| Center for Anxiety and Stress Treatment | ||
| A commercial site that includes an anxiety symptom checklist and a list of stress-busting tips for work stress. ( http://www.stressrelease.com ) | ||
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| Go Ask Alice | ||
| Sponsored by the Columbia University Health Service, this site provides answers to student questions about many wellness topics, including stress. ( http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu ) | ||
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| International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies | ||
| Provides information, publications, and links on traumatic stress. ( http://www.istss.org ) | ||
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| 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. ( http://www.teachhealth.com ) | ||
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| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Stress | ||
| Provides information and links on job stress. ( http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress ) | ||
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| National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) | ||
| 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. ( http://www.nimh.nih.gov ) | ||
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| Stress Busters | ||
| Contains a discussion of stress-building beliefs, as well as stress-busting strategies specifically targeted to reduce occupational stress. ( http://stressrelease.com/strssbus.html ) | ||
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| Stress Free NET | ||
| Contains stress-related services and tools, including a directory of health and stress-management professionals. ( http://www.stressfree.com ) | ||
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| Stress Management | ||
| Information on stress-management strategies and determining your optimal level of stress. ( http://www.ivf.com/stress.html ) | ||
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| Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection | ||
| Provides links to online pamphlets from students counseling centers at colleges across the country; topics include stress, sleep, and time management. http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc ( http://www.dr-bob.org/vpc/ ) | ||
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| Specific Stress-Reduction Techniques Many of the general sites listed above also include information about specific stress-management techniques. | ||
| American Massage Therapy Association | ||
| Provides information about massage therapy and about how to find a certified therapist. ( http://www.amtamassage.org ) | ||
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| American Music Therapy Association | ||
| Provides information about music therapy and about how to find a certified therapist. ( http://www.musictherapy.org ) | ||
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| Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback | ||
| Provides information about biofeedback and referrals to certified biofeedback practitioners. ( http://www.aapb.org ) | ||
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| The Humor Project | ||
| A clearinghouse for information and practical ideas related to humor. ( http://www.humorproject.com ) | ||
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| YogaClass.Com | ||
| Provides information about yoga and audio and video segments that guide people through breathing techniques and asanas. ( http://www.yogaclass.com ) | ||
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| Headaches | ||
| American Council for Headache Education | ||
| Provides information and support for people suffering from headaches ( http://www.achenet.org ) | ||
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| National Headache Foundation | ||
| Provides information about different types of headaches and their prevention and treatment. ( http://www.headaches.org ) | ||
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| Headache Impact Test | ||
| 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. Available to people who register at the site. ( http://www.headachetest.com/ ) | ||
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| Sleep | ||
| American Academy of Sleep Medicine | ||
| Provides information about sleep disorders and sleep hygiene tips. ( http://www.aasmnet.org/ ) | ||
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| National Sleep Foundation | ||
| Provides information about sleep and how to overcome sleep problems such as insomnia and jet lag. ( http://www.sleepfoundation.org ) | ||
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| NHLBI Sleep Disorders Information | ||
| Includes fact sheets about sleep problems, information about sleep disorders research, and a sleep knowledge self-quiz. ( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/index.htm ) | ||
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| SleepNet | ||
| Provides information and links about sleep and sleep disorders. ( http://www.sleepnet.com ) | ||
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| SleepQuest | ||
| Includes a sleep disorders questionnaire and information on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep problems. ( http://www.sleepquest.com ) | ||
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| The SleepWell | ||
| Includes background information on sleep and sleep disorders, a sleepiness assessment, and tips on sleeping well. ( http://www.stanford.edu/~dement ) | ||
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| Sources of Stress-Management Books and Tapes | ||
| Academy for Guided Imagery | ||
( http://www.academyforguidedimagery.com ) | ||
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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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