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Stress

Stress is a psychological response to stimuli and events that can overwhelm the natural defensive mechanisms that control behavior and develop into physiological problems.

NB Sites selling books, tapes, programs etc do NOT belong here, and are listed in the correct part of Shopping/Health.
Sites listed here will offer non-commercial information about stress in general.

Note that sites about acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder have their own categories elsewhere, and non-commercial self-help sites belong in Health/Mental_Health/Disorders/Anxiety/Self-Help.

Management

For sites about techniques and services to relieve the symptoms of stress.

Note that non-commercial self-help sites belong in Health/Mental_Health/Disorders/Anxiety/Self-Help and counseling services are listed under Health/Mental_Health/Counseling_Services. Sites concerning acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder have their own categories elsewhere.

Support Groups

Sites in this category serve the support needs of people with stress or similar conditions. The sites provide information and resources. Many sites provide up to the minute news on issues related to health. Most sites listed are interactive - you will find message boards & chat areas. You are encouraged to read each site's privacy policy. Use these sites for educational & support purposes only. They should not be used as a substitute for a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider.