From the Book - Fourth edition.
Part 1: Introduction to stress and stress-related disorders:
How teens can deal with loss and grief
Mourning the death of a spouse
Stress in children and teens
Factors that Influence response to stress:
Stress response and how it can affect you
Gender differences in stress response
Chronic stress and loneliness affect health
Media coverage linked to stress
Heat stress in the workplace
Cold stress in the workplace
Occupation specific stress: law enforcement
Occupation specific stress: aviation
Part 2: Stress affects the body:
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Link between Alzheimer's and stress
Gastrointestinal problems:
Headache and its link to stress
Heart and cardiovascular problems:
Stress and coronary heart disease
Stress and broken heart syndrome
Stress and multiple sclerosis
Stress and skin problems:
Is acne linked to stress?
Stress and sleep disorders
part 3: How stress affects Mental Health:
Stress and eating disorders:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Stress and substance abuse
Common reactions after trauma
Types of stress-related disorders that develop after trauma:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Trauma and relationship problems
Trauma among children and teens
PTSD among military personnel
Part 4: Treating stress-related disorders:
Finding and choosing a therapist
Psychotherapies for stress-related disorders
Medications for stress-related disorders
Complementary and alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies For stress-related disorders:
Overview of stress management strategies
Herbal supplements may improve stress symptoms
Spirituality may alleviate distress
Coping with traumatic stress reactions
Part 5: Stress management:
Basics of preventing and managing stress
Developing resilience: the most important defense against stress
Healthy habits to combat stress:
Your guide to healthy sleep
Exercise can help control stress
Stressful situations: Tips For coping:
Survivors of a disaster or other traumatic event
Other stress management strategies:
Pet ownership reduces stress
Mindfulness practice in the treatment of traumatic stress
Social support: who can give it and how to get it
Stress Management For children, teens, and Families:
Childhood traumatic stress management
Nature helps kids deal with stress
Combating parental stress
Part 6: Additional help and Information:
Glossary of terms related to stress-related disorders
Directory of organizations for people with stress-related disorders
