Information on stress and stress management is available from the publications and organizations described in this appendix. Compiled for the general public and for health professionals who provide information to the public, it is divided into two sections. The first describes organizations and the second describes publications. The publications, all free or low-cost materials written for the lay public, concern general adult and childhood stress. Order publications directly from the sources indicated. Prices include postage and handling and are subject to change.

Organizations

Emotions Anonymous (EA), www.emotionsanonymous.org, P.O. Box 4245, St. Paul, MN 55104, (612) 647-9712. Supports local peer support groups open to anyone seeking help for their emotional or living problems. Publishes a magazine, literature on emotional illness, and guidelines for conducting local groups. There are currently about 600 EA groups in the United States, and contact information on local groups is available from the national office.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), http://www.nimh.nih.gov/, Public Inquiries Section, Science Communication Branch, Parklawn Bldg., Room 15C-17, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, (301) 443-4513. Provides informative publications about stress and stress management, as well as other aspects of mental health. NIMH is the primary source of mental health information in the federal government. Publications are targeted at the lay public as well as to health professionals.

National Mental Health Association (NMHA), http://www.nmha.org/, Public Information and Education, 1021 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 684-7722. Works to improve public understanding of mental health and mental illness and to assist the mentally ill and their families. A total of 850 state and local chapters provide information services to individuals and community groups, emotional support for families, and assistance to school systems and local governments. Contact information for state and local chapters and a publications catalog are available from the national office.

Publications

Help for Your Troubled Child. 24 pages. Discusses troubled children and ways to identify them, using a fictitious family as an example. Talks about applying for therapeutic help if needed and types of treatment. For sale by Public Affairs Pamphlets, 381 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-4331. $1; bulk discounts available.

Helping Children Face Crisis. 24 pages. Analyzes parents' and children's reactions to crisis. Discusses specific examples, such as death in the family, separation and divorce, and starting school, and ways in which parents can help to reduce a child's anxiety surrounding these events. For sale by Public Affairs Pamphlets, 381 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-4331. $1; bulk discounts available.

How to Get Unstressed: The Bare Facts. 14 pages. Defines stress; describes how it affects the body. Discusses the difference between good and bad stress and suggests techniques for coping with stress. For sale by the Wisconsin Clearinghouse, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, 1954 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704, (608) 263-2797. $1; bulk discounts available.

How to Handle Stress: Techniques for Living Well. 28 pages. Defines stress and discusses the stress response, strategies for managing stress, and strategies for living well. The reader can also use this booklet as a workbook to analyze his or her own stress responses. For sale by Public Affairs Pamphlets, 381 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-4331. $1; bulk discounts available.

Plain Talk About the Art of Relaxation. 2 pages. Defines relaxation, explains some causes of stress, and suggests ways to relax. Single copy free from the Public Inquiries Section, Science Communication Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, Parklawn Bldg., Room 15C-17, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, (301) 443-4513.

Plain Talk About Dealing with the Angry Child. 2 pages. Discusses ways parents can help a child cope with feelings of anger and aggression. Also available in Spanish: Charla franca: como tratar al nino enojado. Single copy free from the Consumer Information Center, Dept. M, Pueblo, CO 81009.

Plain Talk About Handling Stress. 2 pages. Defines stress, explaining how our bodies react to stress and how to handle it. Also available in Spanish: Charla franca: sobre la tension. Single copy free from the Public Inquiries Section, Science Communication Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, Parklawn Bldg., Room 15C-17, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, (301) 443-4513.

Pressures on Children. 28 pages. Describes various inner and outer pressures on children, specifically pressures on preschoolers, school-age children, and early adolescents. Discusses concerns about drugs. Concludes with suggestions on what can be done to alleviate the pressures. For sale by Public Affairs Pamphlets, 381 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-4331. $1; bulk discounts available.

Stress. 96 pages. Presents articles by experts, in lay language, on many aspects of this topic, including stress in childhood, adolescence, and aging; stress at home and on the job; and ways to relax. Contact your local Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association.

Stress and Your Health. 4 pages. Defines stress, explains the different types, and suggests ways to avoid physical and mental problems associated with stress. Lists other sources of information. Single copy free with stamped, self-addressed envelope from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Health and Safety Education Division, One Madison Ave., New York, NY 10012, (212) 578-2211.

Tensions and How to Master Them. 28 pages. Describes the adverse effect of tensions in our society, the causes of tension and anxiety, and childhood tensions. Describes ways to control and get rid of tensions. For sale by Public Affairs Pamphlets, 381 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-4331. $1; bulk discounts available.

Understanding Stress. 20 pages. Discusses the meaning of stress, our bodies' responses to stress, stress as a disease-causing factor, and ways to protect against the effects of stress. For sale by Public Affairs Pamphlets, 381 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-4331. $1; bulk discounts available.

What Everyone Should Know About Stress. 15 pages. Focuses on change as one of the main causes of stress; also discusses anxiety and depression. Suggests ways to cope with and relieve these conditions, as well as where to find outside help. For sale by Channing L. Bete Company, 200 State Rd., South Deerfield, MA 01373, (413) 665-7611, (800) 628-7733. $.69, minimum order of 25; bulk discounts available.