SAMHSA Disaster Behavoral Health Information Series: Resilience and Stress Management Resource Collection

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SAMHSA Disaster Behavoral Health Information Series: Resilience and Stress Management Resource Collection
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Personal Resilience

American Psychological Association. (2006). The road to resilience. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from " target="_blank">http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx .

This packet, designed to help individuals promote personal resilience, includes facts about resilience and tips for enhancing it.

Bonanno, G. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events? American Psychologist, 59, 20–28. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the Teachers College, Columbia University website at http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/hsem/behavhealth/documents/loss_trauma.pdf.

This article is to assist individuals in coping with loss and trauma; included are facts and tips on building personal resilience.

Mayo Clinic. (2008). Resilience: Build skills to endure hardships. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/resilience/MH00078.

This informational packet is designed for individuals to assist in promoting personal resilience. Facts, tips, and worksheets are included.

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Community Resilience

Community Resilience Project Team. (1999). The community resilience manual: A new resource will link rural revitalization to CED best practice. Making Waves, 10(4), 10–14.

This manual is designed to provide information and dialogue ideas regarding community resilience; included are 23 characteristics of communities promoting resilience.

Electronic copies may be downloaded at " target="_blank" >http://cedworks.com/files/pdf/free/Perform_06_Resilience.pdf.

Davis, N. (1999). Working paper: Status of research and research-based programs. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services website at http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/schoolviolence/5-28resilience.asp.

This is a working paper on resilience and its many facets.

Gurwitch, R., Pfefferbaum, B., Montgomery, J., Klomp, R., & Reissman, D. (2007). Building community resilience for children and families. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the Terrorism and Disaster Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center at " target="_blank" >http://www.nctsnet.org/nctsn_assets/pdfs/edu_materials/BuildingCommunity_FINAL_02-12-07.pdf.

This extensive report is designed for individuals interested in community resilience. Topics include community resilience in relation to business, community leaders, cultural and faith-based organizations, media, mental health, and public health.

Gurwitch, R., Pfefferbaum, B., Montgomery, J., Klomp, R., & Reissman, D. (2007). Community assessment of resilience tool (CART). Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the Terrorism and Disaster Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center at " target="_blank" >http://tdc.ouhsc.edu/cr.htm.

This is an assessment tool designed to measure community resilience.

International Consortium for Organizational Resilience. (2008). The resilient community. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from " target="_blank" >http://www.theicor.org/

This website is designed for individuals interested in community resilience, and focuses on different aspects of community.

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Business/Industry Resilience

Bell, M. (2002). The five principles of organizational resilience. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the Gartner website at " target="_blank" >http://www.gartner.com/resources/103600/103658/103658.pdf.

This is a fact sheet that gives ideas on promoting resilience in the workplace.

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Child/Adolescent and Family Resilience

American Psychological Association. (2003).For parents: Helping teens build resilience after hurricanes. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from " target="_blank">http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/hurricane-parent.aspx.

This is a tip sheet designed for parents and teachers to help build resilience in children.

American Psychological Association. (2003). Resilience for teens: Got bounce? Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank">http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/bounce.aspx.

This is a tip sheet designed to help teens with managing stress and building resilience.

Cloitre, M., Morin, N., && Linares, O. (2000). Children's resilience in the face of trauma. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the New York University Child Study Center website at " target="_blank" >http://www.aboutourkids.org/files/articles/jan_feb_0.pdf.

This is a newsletter designed for individuals who care for children. Topics include resilience, resilience characteristics, and how to access support.

Gallagher, R., & Chase, A. (2007). Building resilience in children in the face of fear or tragedy. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the New York University Child Study Center website at " target="_blank" >http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/building_resilience_in_children_in_face_fear_tragedy.

This is a tip sheet designed for parents who need assistance with building resilience in children.

Grotberg, E. (2008). Raising resilient children. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the Maine Parent Federation in cooperation with the International Resilience Project at " target="_blank" >http://www.mpf.org/Resiliency%20--%207-30-08.pdf.

This is a tip sheet designed for parents who want to enhance resilience in their children.

National Network for Family Resiliency. (2007). Family resiliency: Building strengths to meet life's challenges. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/EDC53.pdf.

This is an informational packet for families who need assistance with building resilience.

Thomas, J. (2000). Building personal resilience to manage stress. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from "resilience"" target="_blank" >http://www.umaryland.edu/smccampuscenter/wellnesshub/online_resources/Resiliance.pdf.

This is an informational packet designed for older students who want to build resilience to manage stress.

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Healthcare Providers

Alpert, J., Gurwirch, R., Duffy, D., La Greca, A., & Schriberg, M. (2007). Fostering resilience in response to terrorism: For psychologists working with children. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apa.org/psychologists/pdfs/children.pdf.

This is an informational packet designed for mental health professionals who work with children to assist in fostering resilience.

Butler, L. (2007). Fostering resilience in response to terrorism: A fact sheet for psychologists working with adults. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from " target="_blank" >http://www.deep.med.miami.edu/media/FostResilRspTerAdltsAPA.pdf.

This is an informational packet designed for mental health professionals who work with adults to assist in fostering resilience.

Dudley-Grant, G. (2007). Fostering resilience in response to terrorism: For psychologists working with people of color. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from " target="_blank" >http://www.deep.med.miami.edu/media/FstRsilRspTerColorAPA.pdf.

This is an informational packet designed for mental health professionals who work with people of color to assist with fostering resilience.

Frueh, B., Levant, R., & Hobfoll, S. (2007). Fostering resilience in response to terrorism: For psychologists working with adults with serious mental illness. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the American Psychological Association website at " target="_blank" >http://www.apa.org/psychologists/pdfs/mentalillness.pdf.

This is an informational packet designed for mental health professionals who work with adults living with serious mental illness to assist in fostering resilience.

Zeiss, A. (2007). Fostering resilience in response to terrorism: For psychologists working with older adults. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/older-adults.pdf.

This is an informational packet designed for mental health professionals who work with older adults to assist in fostering resilience.

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Training

Kelly, S. (2007). Personal and community resilience: Building it and sustaining it. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources at " target="_blank" >http://www.wvdhhr.org/healthprep/common/resiliency.ppt#256.

This slide presentation focuses on building and sustaining personal and community resilience.

Terrorism and Disaster Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. (2008). Resilience building training (RBT). Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://tdc.ouhsc.edu/rbt.htm.

RBT is a psycho-educational, school-based intervention for elementary school children. It is designed to enhance children's ability to cope with the consequences of trauma by focusing on their disaster education and preparedness, perceptions of safety and security, available and perceived social support, coping strategies, and perceived competence.

Wind, L., & Marshall, M. (2008). Coping and resilience. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the Terrorism and Disaster Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center at " target="_blank" >http://www.nwcphp.org/docs/drt/Coping_Resilience.ppt.

This slide presentation focuses on stress, coping, and resilience in children and adolescents.

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Stress and Stress Management Annotated Bibliography

Stress 101

American Institute of Stress. (n.d.). Effects of stress. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.stress.org/topic-effects.htm?AIS=2ad4f0814d4d64867b7bb6500e41ea.

This fact sheet identifies 50 of the most common signs and symptoms of stress.

American Psychological Association. (2004). Stress: The different kinds of stress. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-kinds.aspx.

This fact sheet discusses different types of stress including characteristics, symptoms, duration, and treatment approaches.

American Psychological Association. (2007). Stress survey: Stress a major health problem in the U.S. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from " target="_blank" >http://alamomentalhealth.com/uploads/articles/1%20stress_survey_stress_a_major_health_problem_in_the_us1.pdf.

This fact sheet discusses the increasing problems associated with stress and health in America.

American Psychological Association. (2008). Listening to the warning signs of stress. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=184.

This fact sheet discusses the common ways a body may manifest stress.

American Psychological Association. (2008). Stress in America. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://apahelpcenter.mediaroom.com/file.php/138/Stress+in+America+REPORT+FINAL.doc.

This report examines stress across the Nation. Included is information on perceptions of stress, sources of stress, and stress management, as well as snapshots of stress in America.

Mental Health America. (n.d.). Stress: Know the signs. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/mental-health-month/stress-know-the-signs.

This fact sheet discusses how stress affects parts of the body and bodily systems.

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People Living with Mental Illnesses

Mental Health America. (n.d.). Tips for people living with mental illnesses in uncertain times. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/coping-with-disaster/tips-for-people-living-with-mental-illnesses-in-uncertain-times.

This tip sheet discusses coping strategies for individuals living with mental illnesses during difficult or stressful times.

National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2008). Strategies for people living with mental illness: Ten tips for managing stress. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.nami.org/ADVTemplate.cfm?Section=Advocate_ enewsletter_2008&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=67397.

This fact sheet discusses stress management and coping strategies for people living with mental illnesses during stressful times.

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Older Adults

Community Resilience Project. (2003). Stress management for senior citizens. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/Terrorism/download/Adult/StressManagementSenior.doc.

This fact sheet discusses stress and its effects on older adults. Also included are a few stress management exercises.

Morano, C. (2007). Stress management for older adults. Presented at a Western Maryland Area Health Education Conference [PowerPoint presentation]. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the Western Maryland Area Health Education website at " target="_blank" >http://ahec.allconet.org/newrihp/powerpoint/stressmgmtforolderadults.ppt.

This presentation identifies stress management needs of older adults, as well as reactions to stress, recognizing stress, and coping skills.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2002). A guide for older adults (SAMHSA Publication No. KEN-01-0094). Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/KEN-01-0094/default.asp.

This tip sheet gives suggestions for how older adults can deal with stressful or traumatic situations.

Hardcopies may be ordered by calling 800-789-2647 and asking for Publication No. KEN-01-0094.

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Teachers

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. (2007). Teachers helping students: Listening and talking. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.centerforthestudyoftraumaticstress.org/downloads/TeachersHelpStudents.pdf.

This tip sheet is designed for teachers who want to incorporate stress management techniques into their curriculum and classroom.

University of Illinois Extension Disaster Resource Center. (n.d.). Children, stress, and natural disasters: A guide for teachers. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/disaster/teacher2/guide.html.

This tip sheet is designed for teachers to help facilitate coping among students.

University of Illinois Extension Disaster Resource Center. (n.d.). Children, stress, and natural disaster: School activities for children. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/disaster/teacher/csndactx.html.

These activities are designed to assist teachers with helping children express their feelings during stressful times.

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Workplace

American Federation of Teachers. (2006). What is workplace stress? Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.aft.org/topics/health-safety/downloads/Stress.pdf.

This pamphlet is designed for individuals experiencing workplace stress. It includes self-assessments, facts, and tips on coping with workplace stress.

American Psychological Association. (2004). Mind/body health: Job stress. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=104.

This fact sheet is designed for individuals experiencing stress at work.

American Psychological Association. (2004). Overwhelmed by workplace stress? You're not alone. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=164.

This brief article discusses coping strategies for individuals who feel overwhelmed by stress at work.

American Psychological Association. (2006). Stress: Stress in the workplace. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=19.

This brief article is designed to build a foundation for people trying to cope with workplace stress.

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. (2007). Leadership stress management. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.centerforthestudyoftraumaticstress.org/downloads/LeadershipStressMgt.pdf.

This stress management tip sheet is designed for employers and individuals in leadership positions.

National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety. (n.d.). Stress at work. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/stresswk.html.

This report is designed for both employers and employees to better understand workplace stress including, causes, reactions and coping strategies.

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Healthcare Professionals

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. (2007). Stress management for health care providers. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.centerforthestudyoftraumaticstress.org/downloads/CSTS_SressMgtHCProv.pdf.

This fact sheet gives healthcare providers coping strategies for individuals struggling with stress, as well as ideas for the staff as a unit.

Public Health Department Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System. (n.d.). Tool M7-2: Stress management for healthcare providers. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.sccgov.org /SCC/docs/Public%20Health%20Department%20%28DEP%29/attachments/Tool_M7-2_ Stress_Management_for_Healthcare_Providers.pdf#xml=http://www.sccgov.org:80/sccsearch/ ui.jsp?ui_mode=answer&prior_transaction_id=31422&iq_action=6&answer_id=16777216& highlight_info=4206380,25,50&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sccgov.org%2FSCC%2Fdocs%2 FPublic %2520Health%2520Department%2520%2528DEP%2529%2Fattachments%2FTool_M7-2_Stress_Management_for_Healthcare_Providers.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for healthcare providers to identify stress management strategies at work.

Public Health Department Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System. (n.d.). Tool M7-3: Stress management for healthcare provider's supervisors. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.sccgov.org/SCC/docs/Public% 20Health%20Department%20(DEP)/attachments/Tool_M7-3_Stress_Management_for_Healthcare_ Providers_Supervisors.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for healthcare provider supervisors to better equip staff with strategies to minimize stress.

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Caregivers

Brotherson, S., & Bratteli, M. (2006). Tips on reducing stress for family caregivers. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from North Dakota State University Extension Service website at " target="_blank" >http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/famsci/fs688.pdf.

This tip sheet, designed for family caregivers, identifies causes, reactions, and coping ideas for stress.

Narum, L., & Transtrom, N. (2003). Caregiver stress and coping: The journey through caregiving. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the North Dakota Family Caregiver Project website at " target="_blank" >http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/aging/caregiver/pdf/stress/manual.pdf.

This stress management manual is designed for caregivers, and includes helpful fact and tip sheets.

National Center on Caregiving. (2003). Taking care of you: Self-care for family caregivers. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=847.

This fact sheet provides family caregivers with stress management techniques and coping strategies.

Peel Public Health. (2007). Recognizing and coping with caregiver burnout. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.peelregion.ca/health/commhlth/caregiv/help.htm.

This collection of resources is designed for caregivers to help identify stress and engage in effective coping strategies.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging. (2005). Caregiver tip sheet. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/overview/docs/CaregiverTipSheet.pdf.

This tip sheet is designed to assist caregivers with self-care and stress management.

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General Public

American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Stress tip sheet. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=166.

This tip sheet is designed for individuals who need ideas on how to manage stress.

Barakat, I., & Clark, J. (2001). Stress management: The challenge of balance. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the University of Missouri Human Environmental Sciences website at " target="_blank" >http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/hesguide/humanrel/gh6651.htm.

This worksheet is designed to assist individuals with tracking daily stressors. It includes brief information on stressors and stress signals.

Mayo Clinic. (2007). Positive thinking: Practice this stress management skill. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-thinking/SR00009.

This fact sheet is designed for individuals who want to learn positive thinking skills as a method of stress management.

Mayo Clinic. (2007). Relaxation techniques: Learn ways to calm your stress. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/relaxation-technique/SR00007#.

This is a collection of relaxation techniques designed for individuals to use when stress levels increase.

Mayo Clinic. (2008). Stress management: How do you react during stressful situations? Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-management/SR00032.

This fact sheet is designed for individuals to assess how they react during stressful situations.

Mental Health America. (n.d.). Living with life during challenging times. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/coping-with-disaster/living-your-life-during-challenging-times.

This fact sheet is designed to assist individuals with coping strategies during difficult times.

Schrader, L. (2008). Building strong families: Warning signs of stress and Building strong families: Stress management activities and tips. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the University of Missouri Extension Building Strong Families Program at " target="_blank" >http://extension.missouri.edu/bsf/stress/index.htm.

This is a collection of two activities designed for individuals to monitor stress symptoms and reduce stress levels.

Stuart, M. (2004). Stress management after a disaster: Promoting the health and well-being of families during difficult times. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension website at " target="_blank" >http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/family/az1341/az1341e.pdf.

This report is designed to assist individuals in identifying stress levels and providing coping strategies, including resources for rural populations.

Thames, B., & Thomason, D. (1997). Stress management for the health of it (One of five installments of the Stress Management Series: Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service). Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d001201-d001300/d001245/d001245.html.

This is a collection of worksheets and activities designed for individuals who need stress coping strategies.

Thames, B., & Thomason, D. (1997). Stress management: Taking charge (One of five installments of the Stress Management Series: Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service). Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d001201-d001300/d001246/d001246.html.

This is a collection of worksheets and activities designed for individuals who need stress coping strategies.

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Parents

American Psychological Association. (2007). Parenting: Being supermom stressing you out? Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=154.

This fact sheet is designed specifically for mothers regarding understanding stress, identifying stressors, and coping.

American Psychological Association. (2007). Parenting: High expectations, dads, and stress. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=156.

This fact sheet is designed specifically for fathers regarding identifying and managing stress.

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. (2007). Stress management for parents. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.centerforthestudyoftraumaticstress.org/downloads/CSTS_StressMgtParents.pdf.

This is a tip sheet designed for parents dealing with stress.

Iowa State University Extension Human Development and Family Studies Program. (1996). Stress—Taking charge: Helping children manage stress. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.extension.iastate.edu/publications/PM1660F.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for parents in need of stress coping strategies for their children.

Iowa State University Extension Human Development and Family Studies Program. (1996). Stress—Taking charge: Managing stress in later life families. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1660E.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for later life families in need of stress coping strategies. It includes information on changing relationships, financial uncertainty, grief, and loneliness.

McGlone, L. (Ed.). (2001). Furthering families: Coping strategies for family stress. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the Furthering Families Program website at " target="_blank" >http://www.fcs.msue.msu.edu/ff/pdffiles/familystress3.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed to aid parents in generating coping skills.

McGlone, L. (Ed.). (n.d.). Furthering families: How can my family deal with stress? Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the Furthering Families Program website at " target="_blank" >http://www.fcs.msue.msu.edu/ff/pdffiles/familystress4.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for parents dealing with everyday stress.

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Teens

Community Resilience Project. (2003). Stress management for teenagers. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/documents/cwd/cwd-stress%20management%20for%20teenagers.doc.

This worksheet is designed for teens to measure stress awareness and levels of stress.

Walker, J. (2005). Teens in distress series: Adolescent stress and depression. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the Center for 4-H Youth Development website at " target="_blank" >http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/youthdevelopment/DA3083.html.

This informational packet is designed for teens dealing with stress. It includes information on common stressors and responses.

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Unemployment and Job Loss

American Psychological Association. (2004). Struggling with thoughts of suicide? Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=187.

This fact sheet is designed for individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide.

Iowa State University Extension Human Development and Family Studies Program. (1997). Stress—Taking charge: Coping with unemployment. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1660I.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for individuals trying to cope with unemployment.

Radunovich, H. (2005). Coping with stress during a job loss. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the University of Florida Extension website at " target="_blank" >http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FY/FY105500.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for individuals coping with job loss. Information on grieving stages and coping strategies is included.

Rupured, M. (n.d.). Surviving tough times: Controlling Stress. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the University of Georgia Extension website at " target="_blank" >http://www.fcs.uga.edu/pubs/PDF/HACE-E-23-11.pdf.

This information packet is designed for individuals dealing with the stress of unemployment.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center. (2008). Relationship between the economy, unemployment and suicide. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.sprc.org/library/Economy_Unemployment_and_Suicide_2008.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for individuals dealing with unemployment and suicidal ideation. Included are a brief background of the recent economic turmoil, facts regarding financial stress, and resources.

University of California, Berkley CARE Services. (2007). Managing the stress of layoff and unemployment. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/layoff/stress.htm.

This tip sheet is designed for individuals dealing with layoffs or unemployment.

University of California, Davis Academic and Staff Assistance Program. (n.d.). Ways to manage stress from job loss. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Elr/manager-supervisor-toolkit/layoff-information-supervisors/layoff-packet/asapemployees.pdf.

This tip sheet is designed for individuals experiencing job loss who need help with coping strategies.

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Financial Stress

American Psychological Association. (2004). Dollars and sense: Talking to your children about the economy. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=185.

This fact sheet is designed for parents who are trying to talk with their children about the economy.

American Psychological Association. (2008). Managing your stress in tough economic times. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=171.

This fact sheet is designed for individuals who are dealing with the stress of tough economic times.

Employee and Family Resources. (2008). Coping with financial uncertainty: A guide for employees. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://das.hre.iowa.gov/benefits/benefit_documents/eap_guide_financial_uncertainty.pdf.

This is an informational packet designed for employees trying to cope with financial stress.

Harris and Rothberg International. (2008). Coping with financial uncertainty: A resource guide for managers. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from " target="_blank" >http://media.harrisrothenberg.net/pdfs/Guide_FinancialUncertainty_Managers.pdf.

This information packet is designed for managers dealing with financial stress and economic uncertainty.

McGlone, L. (Ed.). (n.d.) Furthering families: Change is stressful! How to deal with family, job, and income changes. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from the Furthering Families Program website at " target="_blank" >http://www.fcs.msue.msu.edu/ff/pdffiles/familystress1.pdf.

This fact sheet is designed for families who need coping strategies for the stress of family, job, and incomes changes.

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