Take a Mental Health Day

When work (and life) stressors become overwhelming, rather than toughing it out, what you may need is a day off. One survey found that 82 percent of employees admit to taking mental health days, simply to recharge themselves.

Abuse of Children and Spouses Link Directly with Financial Woes Complications and Resolutions of These Abuses ...

Financial woes breed greater family stress. These stressors can lead to increased likelihood of child and spousal abuse. This current, serious phenomenon and solutions are discussed on The Dr. Carol Francis Show.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 17, 2012 Financial complications increase the likelihood of spousal and child abuse as is discussed on The Dr. Carol Francis Show radio program, available ...

RSC Expert Panel • Sustaining Canadian Marine Biodiversity

OTTAWA , Jan. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada's vast ocean geography carries with it global leadership and stewardship responsibilities to address stressors which threaten ocean health and marine biodiversity. ...

Study: Stressed kids more likely to become obese

(Medical Xpress) -- The more ongoing stress children are exposed to, the greater the odds they will become obese by adolescence, reports Cornell environmental psychologist Gary Evans in the journal Pediatrics (129:1).

Kids under chronic stress more likely to become obese

The more ongoing stress children are exposed to, the greater the odds they will become obese by adolescence, reports Cornell environmental psychologist Gary Evans in the journal Pediatrics (129:1).

Family Centers to offer discussion for adolescent girls

To help make sense of all the mounting stressors kids face each day, Family Centers has created a new discussion group for adolescent girls. Called "You Go, Girl," the group is facilitated by Family Centers' social worker Myra Marcus , LCSW, Ph.D, and offers girls a safe, confidential place where they can talk about their feelings and conflicts with peers, parents and others.

Princeton research: Hurricane Katrina survivors struggle with mental health years later

( Princeton University ) Survivors of Hurricane Katrina have struggled with poor mental health for years after the storm, according to a new study of low-income mothers in the New Orleans area.