Home




 

Stress Management Tips

Stress

in psychology and biology, any strain or interference that disturbs the functioning of an organism. The human being responds to physical and psychological stress with a combination of psychic and physiological defenses. If the stress is too powerful, or the defenses inadequate, a psychosomatic or additional mental disorder may result.

Stress is an unavoidable effect of living and is an especially complex phenomenon in modern technological civilization. There is little doubt that an individual's success or failure in controlling potentially stressful situations can have a profound effect on his ability to function. The ability to “copewith stress has figured prominently in psychosomatic research. Researchers have reported a statistical link between coronary heart disease and individuals exhibiting stressful behavioral patterns designated “Type A.” These patterns are reflected in a style of life characterized by impatience and a feeling of time urgency, hard-driving competitiveness, and preoccupation with vocational and related deadlines.

Various strategies have been successful in treating psychological and physiological stress. Moderate stress may be relieved by exercise and any category of meditation (e.g., yoga or Oriental meditative forms). Severe stress may require psychotherapy to uncover and work through the underlying causes. A form of behaviour treatment known as biofeedback enables the patient to become more aware of internal processes and thereby gain some control over bodily reactions to stress. Sometimes, a change of environment or living situation may produce therapeutic results. (Encyclopedia Britannica)

 

Stress Management Articles

- Stress Relief Management - One of the top stress-relievers is exercise

- Ten Tips for Stress Management - Implementing just one of these ten tips will help you to manage stress

- Workplace Stress Management Programs - If you are stressed at work, the first things to do are voice your concerns to your manager

- Stress Management Technique - You can have control over the stressful events in your life by developing a plan of action

- Stress Management Program - Since life is filled with potential threats, stress is inevitable

 

Stress Management Tips

: Resources

Go to

Depression and Family Support

Stress Management Tips

 


Google
 
Copyright © 2005 learnmoreabout Healthcare News