Stress Management
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However, none of these sites is a satisfactory substitute for professional help. When people face serious personal problems that defy easy solutions, it usually is time to seek the services of qualified professionals. With that limitation in mind, the following Web sites may be of interest:
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Coping with everyday problems
This National Mental Health Association article provides a primer on stress management. If your stress level has been elevated for some time, it may be time to reach out for assistance through friends, family, your own family doctor or a professional counselor.
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Systematic Stress Management®
an on-line stress managemet program from the American Institute for Preventive Medicine.
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Life Events Questionnaire
Life events coupled with stress over long periods of time can adversely affect your health, mental health, family, relationships and work. To get a quick "estimate" on your stress level and likelihood of getting ill, visit this site and complete the questionnaire. The questionnaire is not self tabulating so you will need to add up those items you checked to determine your results. If you are experiencing a significant amount of stress, please contact the JMD Employee Assistance Program at 800-626-0385 to speak to a counselor. Your call is private and confidential.
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Stress Symptoms
Stress can affect the human body in many ways. This site lists the Physical, mental and Behavioral ways stress may be expressed in a person. Remember, over time, stress can seriously affect the overall health of an individual and seriously impact ones quality of life and premature death.
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Work Stress Factors
Identify the work stress factors in your work life and attempt to deal with them in a positive and constructive manner in order to reduce stress.
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Work Stress Questionnaire
Quickly get an estimate on the stress work may be contributing to your overall health by completing this questionnaire. Read the whole form first before starting the questionnaire. It is not self tabulating so consider printing it out and doing the work the old fashion way with pen and pencil. If you have high scores consider contacting your JMD EAP at 800-626-0385 and ask to speak to one of the EAP counselors.
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Burnout Self Inventory
to get an estimate to determine if you are burning out, complete this questionnaire. It is not self tabulating so consider printing it out and doing the work the old fashion way with pen and pencil.
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Tips to Prevent Burnout
Take control by considering tips to prevent or address burnout in your life.
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