Stress, Anxiety and Depression

STRESS Stress! Who has time for it?! Burn-out, anxiety, sleep disruption, mood swings, lack of energy……just general crankiness. The effect of stress depends a great deal on how you handle it. These sites will help you evaluate your stress and give suggestions on what to do about it.   ANXIETIES Anxieties come in all shapes and sizes, ranging in impact from minor physical discomfort to major interference with daily tasks. The following sites will give the full spectrum of anxieties and phobias.     DEPRESSION There are times when we all feel down and discouraged about things. When we first start feeling low, talking with someone often helps. However, when someone is down for an extended period of time, it's important to connect with a professional resource. Severe depression can lead to suicide. That's why the Washington Suicide and Crisis Hotlines site is listed first.				About.Com Stress Management Cool Nurse-What is Stress? Cool Nurse Stress Management Teens And Stress OCD Screening Quiz Brain.com Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Anxiety Disorders Among Children Anxieties.com is a comprehensive site, highlights include Simple Phobias, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, and OCD. Washington Suicide and Crisis Hotlines When a Friend is Depressed Intro to Depression  National Institute of Mental Health - Depression At the National Institute of Mental Health (nimh.nih.gov) site, take a look at the first three topics listed: 'Let's Talk about Depression', What to do When a Friend is Depressed', and 'What do These Students Have in Common'.