Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Personal Resilience | Community Resilience | Business/Industry Resilience
Child/Adolescent and Family Resilience | Healthcare Providers | Training | Stress 101
People Living with Mental Illnesseses | Older Adults | Teachers | Workplace
Healthcare Professionals | Caregivers | General Public | Parents | Teens
Unemployment and Job Loss | Financial Stress

Personal Resilience

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

This American Psychological Association Help Center resource, 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 (1), 20–28. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from the New Hampshire Department of Safety website at http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/hsem/behavhealth/documents/loss_trauma.pdf [PDF - 1.14 MB]

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

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2009). Resilience: Build skills to endure hardships. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/resilience/MH00078  

This online article is designed for individuals to assist in promoting personal resilience.

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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 http://auspace.athabascau.ca:8080/dspace/bitstream/2149/1025/1/MW100410.pdf [PDF – 146 KB] 

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 http://www.nctsnet.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/BuildingCommunity_FINAL_02-12-07.pdf [PDF - 2.07 MB]  

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.

International Consortium for Organizational Resilience. (2008). The resilient community. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from http://www.theicor.org/rescomm.html  

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 http://www.gartner.com/resources/103600/103658/103658.pdf [PDF - 34 KB]  

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

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Child/Adolescent and Family Resilience

Cloitre, M., Morin, N. A., & Linares, L. O.. (2004, January/February). Children's resilience in the face of trauma. NYU Child Study Center Letter, 8(3), 16. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.aboutourkids.org/files/articles/jan_feb_0.pdf [PDF - 27 KB]  

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

National Center for PTSD. (n.d.). Reactions to a major disaster: A fact sheet for survivors and their families. Retrieved from http://www.nwrenalnetwork.org/E/SurvivorReactions.pdf [PDF - 59.8 KB] 

This handout provides information on common disaster reactions for survivors and their families.

National Network for Family Resiliency. (2007). Family resiliency: Building strengths to meet life’s challenges. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/EDC53.pdf [PDF - 2.40 MB]  

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 http://www.umaryland.edu/smccampuscenter/wellnesshub/online_resources/Resiliance.pdf [PDF - 175 KB]  

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

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Healthcare Providers

Dudley-Grant, G., Comas-Diaz, L., Todd-Bazemore, B., & Davis Hueston, J. (2007). Fostering resilience in response to terrorism: For psychologists working with people of color. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from http://www.deep.med.miami.edu/media/FstRsilRspTerColorAPA.pdf [PDF - 94.4 KB]  

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

Zeiss, A. M., Cook, J. M., & Cantor, D. (2007). Fostering resilience in response to terrorism: For psychologists working with older adults. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/older-adults.pdf [PDF - 83.2 KB]  

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 and Human Resources at http://www.wvdhhr.org/healthprep/common/resiliency.ppt#256 [PowerPoint - 145 KB]  

This slide presentation focuses on personal and community resilience and how faith-based organizations, community leaders, and mental health providers can support development and enhancement of resilience in individuals and communities.

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 http://www.nwcphp.org/docs/drt/Coping_Resilience.ppt [PowerPoint - 3.28 MB]  

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

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Stress 101

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

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

American Psychological Association. (2008). APA poll finds women bear brunt of Nation’s stress, financial downturn: Annual Stress in America Survey shows increasing stress takes toll on physical and emotional health. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2008/10/stress-women.aspx

This press release 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

American Psychological Association. (2011). Listening to the warning signs of stress. March 20, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-signs.aspx  

This fact sheet discusses the common ways a person may experience stress in his or her body.

American Psychological Association. (2009). Stress survey: Stress a major health problem in the U.S. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from http://alamomentalhealth.com/uploads/articles/1%20stress_survey_stress_a_major_health_problem_in_the_us1.pdf [PDF - 13.8 KB]  

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

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People Living with Mental Illnesses

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 [Microsoft Word 97–2003 document - 30.0 KB]  

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 http://ahec.allconet.org/newrihp/powerpoint/stressmgmtforolderadults.ppt [PowerPoint - 60.5 KB]  

This presentation identifies stress management needs of older adults, as well as reactions to stress, ways to recognize 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://www.samhsa.gov/CSATDisasterRecovery/outreach/guideForOlderAdults.pdf [PDF - 38.61 KB]

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 http://www.cstsonline.org/wp-content/resources/CSTS_teachers_helping_students.pdf [PDF - 72.1 KB]

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

University of Illinois Extension Disaster Resources. (n.d.). Children, stress, and natural disasters: A guide for teachers. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://web.extension.illinois.edu/disaster/teacher2/guide.html  

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

University of Illinois Extension Disaster Resources. (n.d.). Children, stress, and natural disasters: School activities for children. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://web.extension.illinois.edu/disaster/teacher/csndactx.html  

These activities are designed to assist teachers with helping children to 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 http://www.aft.org/pdfs/healthsafety/br_stress0807.pdf [PDF - 1.98 MB]  

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

American Psychological Association. (2011). Mind/body health: Job stress. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/job-stress.aspx  

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

American Psychological Association. (2011). Stress in the workplace. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/workplace-stress.aspx  

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 http://www.cstsonline.org/wp-content/resources/CSTS_leadership_stress_management.pdf [PDF - 69.1 KB]
This stress management tip sheet is designed for employers and individuals in leadership positions.

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

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 http://www.deep.med.miami.edu/media/StrssMngHthCrProvidUSUHS.pdf [PDF - 49.98 KB]

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

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Caregivers

Brotherson, S., & Bratteli, M. (2006). Tips on reducing stress for family caregivers. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/famsci/fs688.pdf [PDF – 43.8 KB]  

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 http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/aging/caregiver/pdf/stress/manual.pdf [PDF - 390 KB]  

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 http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=847  

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

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General Public

American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Stress tip sheet. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-tips.aspx  

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

Barakat, I., & Clark, J. (2001). Challenges and choices: stress management—the challenge of balance. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=GH6651  

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

Mayo Clinic. (2009). Positive thinking: Reduce stress, enjoy life more. 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. (2009). Relaxation techniques: Essential for reducing stress. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/relaxation-technique/SR00007#  

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

Mental Health America. (n.d.). Living your life during challenging times. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from 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: Managing stress. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://extension.missouri.edu/bsf/stress/index.htm  

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

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Parents

American Psychological Association. (2011). Fatherhood and healthy behaviors for families. Retrieved June 6, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/fatherhood-behaviors.aspx

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 http://www.deep.med.miami.edu/media/StrssMngParentsUSUHS.pdf [PDF - 52 KB]

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 http://www.extension.iastate.edu/publications/PM1660F.pdf [PDF - 153 KB]  

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

McGlone, L. (Ed.). (2001). Furthering families: Coping strategies for family stress. Retrieved
March 22, 2009, \from http://www.macombcountymi.gov/msuextension/pdf/Housing%20pdf's/Coping%20Strategies%20for%20Family%20Stress.pdf [PDF – 57 KB]  

This fact sheet is designed to aid parents in developing and strengthening coping skills.

McGlone, L. (Ed.). (n.d.). Furthering families: How can my family deal with stress? Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.swfas.org/eap/docs/Family%20Stress.pdf [PDF – 27 KB] 

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

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Helping parents cope with disaster [Tip sheet]. Retrieved from http://www.bt.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/pdf/Helping-Parents-Cope-with-Disaster.pdf [PDF - 137 KB]

This tip sheet provides information about typical reactions to disasters and provides suggestions for parents on how to help their children cope.

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Teens

Walker, J. (2002). Teens in distress series: Adolescent stress and depression. March 22, 2009, from http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/youthdevelopment/DA3083.html  

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

Walker, J. (2003). Teens in distress: Helping friends in trouble; Stress, depression, and suicide. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/youthdevelopment/da2787.html  

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

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Unemployment and Job Loss

American Psychological Association. (2004). Struggling with thoughts of suicide? Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/thoughts-suicide.aspx  

This fact sheet is designed for individuals. It suggests steps to take if they or someone they care for is struggling with thoughts of suicide. It also lists support resources available.

Iowa State University Extension Human Development and Family Studies Program. (1997). Stress—Taking charge: Coping with unemployment. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1660I.pdf [PDF - 124 KB]  

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
http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cobb/fcs/documents/HACE-E-23-11.pdf [PDF - 55.8 KB] 

This resource 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 http://www.sprc.org/library/Economy_Unemployment_and_Suicide_2008.pdf [PDF - 28 KB]  

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, Berkeley CARE Services. (2007). Managing the stress of layoff and unemployment. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from 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 http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/supervisor/Er/Layoff/layoff-information-supervisors/layoff-packet/Ways%20to%20Manage%20Job%20Loss%20Stress%20RO%20v2%202%20050608.doc/view?searchterm=Ways to manage stress from job loss  

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 http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/children-economy.aspx  

This fact sheet suggests positive ways for parents to talk with their children about the economy.

American Psychological Association. (2008). Managing your stress in tough economic times. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/economic-stress.aspx  

This fact sheet is designed for individuals and offers pointers for stress management during economic downturns.

Harris and Rothberg International. (2008). Coping with financial uncertainty: A resource guide for managers. Retrieved March 22, 2009, from http://media.harrisrothenberg.net/pdfs/Guide_FinancialUncertainty_Managers.pdf [PDF - 619.97 KB]  

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

National Child Traumatic Stress Network. (2012). Economic stress: Coping in hard times [Fact sheet series]. Retrieved from http://www.nctsn.org/resources/topics/economic-stress  

These fact sheets from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network discuss “ challenging financial circumstances and economic hardships that can negatively affect youth, families, and communities. [The series] offers practical ways to address the challenges during economic hardships by improving a sense of safety, calming, self- and community efficacy, connectedness, and hope.“

• Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Community Organizations and Leaders http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/coping_for_community_orgs.pdf [PDF - 1.02 Mb]
• Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parentshttp://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/coping_for_parents_final.pdf [PDF - 647.72 Kb]
• Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for School Staff http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/copingschoolpersonnel_final.pdf [PDF - 1.44 Mb]
• Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Youth http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/Coping_in_Hard_Times_For_Youth.pdf [PDF - 848.54 Kb]

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