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Introduction to Stress

Daily Life With Stress
Treatment & Therapy for Stress
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Basic Information
Factsheet: Stress: Know the Signs
Mental Health America - Signs of stress, its effect on the body.

Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Stress

The Cleveland Clinic - Basic facts presented concisely .

Stress: The Different Kinds of Stress

American Psychological Association.

Effects of Stress

The American Institute of Stress - Common signs and symptoms of stress.

Stress Symptoms: Effects on Your Body, Feelings, and Behavior
Mayo Clinic - Concise, easy to read explanation.

America's No. 1 Health Problem
The American Institute of Stress - Why is there more stress today; how it is different.

Frequently Asked Questions: Stress and Your Health
Women's Health - Easy to read.

Reference
Definition of Stress
The American Institute of Stress - Discusses how definitions vary.

How Does Stress Affect Your Body?
The American Psychological Association - Links to an interactive graphic showing the body parts affected by stress.

Overviews

Stress and Anxiety
U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health - Considerations, causes, home care, medical treatment.

Understanding Stress

Helpguide - Good overview, links to related topics.

Stress: How to Cope Better with Life's Challenges

FamilyDoctor.org - Short overview.

Stress: Win Control Over the Stress in Your Life

Mayo Clinic - Clear discussion of stress in your life.

Well-Connected* ( Database can only be used in the library building = Database can only be used in the library building)
Well-Connected is an online library of reports covering hundreds of common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. All reports are written by experienced medical writers and reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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