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Counseling Center: The Self-Development Center provides resources for enhanced skills on stress reduction and relaxation. Designed to increase concentration, help with studying, improve memory, physical and mental well being, and attain a more positive outlook, a variety of self-instructional programs for stress management and relaxation are offered. http://www.gmu.edu/departments/csdc/stress.html Stress Management for Busy People - offers stress management tips for
busy people including major components such as nutrition, exercise, communication,
relaxation, and lifestyle. http://www.gmu.edu/departments/csdc/BUSYPEOPLE.htm The American Holistic Medical Association – Located in McLean, Virginia, the AHMA was founded to unite licensed physicians who practice holistic medicine. The web site offers a list of physician referrals, and a guide on how to select a good practitioner. http://www.holisticmedicine.org/ Medical Center Relaxation Techniques are helpful tools for coping with stress and promoting long-term health by slowing down the body and quieting the mind. Such techniques generally entail: refocusing attention (for example, by noticing areas of tension); increasing body awareness; and exercises (such as meditation) to connect the body and mind together. Used daily, these practices can over time lead to a healthier perspective on stressful circumstances. This web site talks about what kind of ailments may be relieved from relaxation techniques, many relaxation technique styles, and resources on how to find a good practitioner. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsModalities/RelaxationTechniquescm.html <back to top> National Cancer Institute has valuable cancer-related health information and updated news regarding the exciting work being conducted by NCI-supported scientists throughout the country. For the general public and health professionals, it offers consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of its research programs. Scientists will find detailed information on specific areas of research and funding opportunities. The web site also offers information about quitting tobacco, and handling stress without smoking. http://www.nci.nih.gov/ National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Health Disparities Initiatives is part of a major effort within the National Institutes of Health to reduce differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the United States. The web site offers publication such as Alcohol Alert: Alcohol and Stress, clinical trial, frequently asked questions, and job opportunities. http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) NIDA supports over 85 percent of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. The web site offers an overview on both Stress and Drug Abuse Alert and Stress and Substance Abuse: A Special Report. http://www.nida.nih.gov/DrugPages/Stress.html National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is one of 27 components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Federal government's principal biomedical and behavioral research agency. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The web site offers a link to anxiety disorders, along with autism, bipolar, depression, eating disorders, and others. It also offers information regarding stress and the developing brain. http://www.nimh.nih.gov The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers job stress research information, such as characteristics of healthy work organizations, interventions to promote safe and healthy working conditions, and work schedule designs to protect the health and well-being of workers. NIOSH also offers books and videos about stress. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress/ American Holistic Health Association is a non-profit education corporation connecting people with vital solutions for reaching a higher level of wellness. The American Holistic Health Association is dedicated to promoting holistic principles: honoring the whole person (mind, body and spirit) and encouraging people to actively participate in their own health and healthcare. AHHA has the unique opportunity to be a neutral clearinghouse for assisting individuals to locate resources they need to enhance their own health and well-being. The material in this web site is intended to be informational only and is not to be construed as medical advice. http://www.ahha.org/ Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service offers information regarding youths of all ages. The age group 18 to 25 offers many great topics, including stress and relaxation. The stress and relaxation site discusses what stress is, how much stress is too much, stressors, coping with stress, relaxation techniques, medication, exercise, and more. http://www.cyh.com/ Healing Well covers many diseases and conditions including anxiety and panic disorders. The web site offers videos, forums and chat, articles, a bookstore, and professional resources. http://www.healingwell.com/anxiety/ Holistic Online includes alternative medicine, stress management guide, conditions and treatments, alternative therapies such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, Ayurveda, humor therapy, imagery, and nutrition. http://www.holistic-online.com/stress/stress_relaxation.htm Mind Tools section on Stress management techniques helps people to survive under the intense stress that can come with a challenging career. The web site includes many articles, tools, and other links. http://www.mindtools.com/ WebMDHealth offers information about health including topics on stress and relaxation regarding how it affects health, signs to look for, and how to reduce stress. http://www.webmed.com/ Weil, Andrew, M.D. is a resource for education, information, products, services and philanthropic contributions based on the principles of integrative medicine. This web site provides an innovative approach to health care that encompasses body, mind, and spirit. The web site offers articles about stress and relaxation, ten ways to relax and reduce stress through breathing, exercise, massage, and imagery. http://www.drweil.com/ Beyond the Relaxation Response (1984) by Herbert Benson. New York: Times Books. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… And It’s All Small Stuff (1995) by Richard J. Carlson. New York: Hyperion. Minding the Body, Mending the Mind (1987) by Joan Borysenko. New York: Bantam. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook (5th ed., 2000) by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, and Matthew McKay. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. The Relaxation Response (1975) by Herbert Benson. New York: Morrow. The Stress and Relaxation Handbook: A Practical Guide to Self-Help Techniques (1997) by James Madders. London: Vermilion. The Wellness Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Health and Treating Stress-Related Illness (1992) by Herbert Benson and Eileen M. Stuart. New York: Fireside. Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: A Guide to Stress, Stress-Related
Diseases and Coping (revised ed., 1998) by Robert M. Sapolsky. New York:
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