APA Study: Stress In America

 Every year, the American Psychological Association releases a large-scale survey on stress, known as their "Stress In America Survey."  This year, there were some significant findings showing that discrimination, among other things, can bring significant stress for many Americans.  This newsletter brings more information from the survey and resources to manage stress.  You'll also find some ways to enjoy your weekend more, and return on Monday feeling less stressed--as you should!

--Elizabeth Scott

As always, you can find more stress management resources from me via Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us APA Study: Stress In America  Every year, the American Psychological Association releases a large-scale survey on stress, known as their "Stress In America Survey."  This year, there were some significant findings showing that discrimination, among other things, can bring significant stress for many Americans.  This newsletter brings more information from the survey and resources to manage stress.  You'll also find some ways to enjoy your weekend more, and return on Monday feeling less stressed--as you should! --Elizabeth Scott As always, you can find more stress management resources from me via Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Elizabeth Scott, MS Stress Management Expert What The APA Found Out About Stress In America in 2015    This year, it was found that discrimination is a significant stressor.  And one coping strategy in particular was helpful.  And certain generations are facing larger increases in stress this year--can you guess who?  Learn more about this year's findings (and stay tuned for more next week), and see what you can do to manage stress in a stressful era. READ NOW Last Year's Good News About Stress In America    Noticing changes in stress trends can help us to better understand the role of stress in our lives. Though stress levels appear to be on the rise this year, some of last year's findings were positive.  For one thing, stress levels were down last year, though relatively few people reported a decrease in stress.  (If that sounds confusing, it is--a bit--but it's explained here.)  Emotional support was found to be helpful by many respondents, and it works.  Find out what else works, and read on. READ NOW Stay Happy When Life Is Stressful    It's important to make the most of your down time, and truly enjoy your days at work as well as your days off.  Here's how you can get more good feelings into each day. READ NOW The Three Most Effective Ways To Manage Stress    The best type of stress management technique is the kind that you will actually use in your life.  Here is some quick and vital information on stress (including different types of stress and what seems to affect us the most), and some of the main effective types of stress management.  Here's how to put together a simple and effective strategy for dealing with stress in your life. READ NOW Featured Articles • Are Almonds Good for Weight Loss? • Are You Eating for Muscle? • Why We Fail at Weight Loss - Top 10 Reasons • 10 Things Women With PCOS Are Tired Of Explaining • Why Do I Eat When I’m Not Hungry? • 3 Simple Dietary Changes for Losing Weight • You're Only as Young as Your Telomeres • Sick of Your Diet? How to Feel Better During Weight Loss Advertisement About Stress Management  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.