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Stress is a word for emotional strain -- the anxiety, sadness, anger and frustration that come with everyday life. Some stress is good -- it motivates us to achieve things and make life better for ourselves and others. Too much stress causes physical and emotional ill effects. Stress management is the art and science of handling the stress in our lives.

5 Great Resources on Stress

• WebMD: Stress Management Health Center
• Mayo Clinic: Stress Center
• Helpguide.org: Stress
• Discovery Health: Stress Management Center
• Mind Tools: Stress Management

What is Stress?

• Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia: Stress Management
• eMedicineHealth: Stress
• Georgia Reproductive Specialists: Stress Management
• Cyber Psychologist: Stress Management
• Wikipedia: Stress Management

What are the Symptoms of Stress?

• Changing Minds: Symptoms of Stress
• About.com: Stress Management: What Are Your Stress Symptoms?
• University of Buffalo Counseling Services: Stress Management
• Stress Management Education: Signs of Stress
• New York Times Health Guide: Stress & Anxiety

What Are The Causes of Stress?

• Teach Health: The Medical Basis of Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Problems, and Drug Use
• AIS: The American Institute of Stress
• Changing Minds: Causes of Stress
• Life Positive: Causes of Stress
• ehealthMD: What Causes Stress?
• MedicineNet: Stress

What are Treatments for Stress?

• The Canadian Journal of Continuing Medical Education: Stress Management for Patient and Physician
• Optimal Health Concepts: Stress Management & Emotional Wellness
• Stress Mangement Education: Relaxation Techniques
• MedicineNet: Stress Management
• Smartway: Handling Stress
• Cool Nurse: Stress Management
• Holistic Med: Stress Relief Strategies
• Alive: Adapting to Stress

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Stress

• WebMD Blog: Anxiety and Stress Management
• Stress Management Blog: Blog
• About.com: Stress Management: Stress Management Blog
• Family Resource Blog: Stress Management

Clinical Trials for Stress

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Stress
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Stress Management
• CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on Stress
• CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on Stress Management

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Stress

• BellaOnline: Stress Management Forum
• WebMD Message Boards: Stress Management
• About.com: Stress Management: Stress Management Forum
• HealthBoards: Stress Message Board
• Stress Management Forum: General discussion on stress management

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