7 Ways to Ease Work Stress — Including the Desktop Decoration That Can Dial Down Tension Fast
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by William Heckman
3d ago
Plus, how best to use your lunch break to shake off stress Stressed at work? Join the club. According to The American Institute of Stress, 83% of U.S. workers suffer from work-related stress, with 25% saying their job is their top stressor. And that number only seems to be growing. Indeed, Google searches for “how to reduce [...] The post 7 Ways to Ease Work Stress — Including the Desktop Decoration That Can Dial Down Tension Fast appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury, TESI Statistical Analysis. Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
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by William Heckman
1w ago
By C. Alan Hopewell, PhD, MP, ABPP, BSM, MAJ (RET) Robert Klein, PhD, CPT US Army and Michael Adams, PhD, LTC (RET)  *This is an article from the Winter 2024 issue of Combat Stress Fort Hood is a United States Army Post located in Killeen, Texas. This post was originally named for Confederate General John Bell Hood, but has since been renamed Fort Cavazos [...] The post Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury, TESI Statistical Analysis. Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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What Are the Signs of PTSD? 4 Ways to Tell
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by William Heckman
1w ago
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in some people after they've witnessed or experienced a tragic event. Signs of PTSD include avoidance of flashback-inducing triggers, intrusive memories that disrupt daily life or sleep patterns, unpredictable mood swings that seem to come out of nowhere, and behavioral changes such as engaging in reckless activities or having an exaggerated startle response. PTSD can happen to anyone [...] The post What Are the Signs of PTSD? 4 Ways to Tell appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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How Stress-Dumping Can Threaten a Relationship
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by William Heckman
1w ago
Making someone a bad listener or impossible to please. KEY POINTS Stress-dumping and free-floating anxiety are often driven by internal fears projected outward onto others. Living with free-floating anxiety is exhausting, leaving you conditioned to worry and catastrophize. Manage your anxiety by cultivating new self-soothing techniques such as discharging physical tension. There are times in [...] The post How Stress-Dumping Can Threaten a Relationship appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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Northamptonshire Mind revolutionises mental health support with innovative Alpha-Stim partnership
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by William Heckman
2w ago
Leading mental health charity proudly announces groundbreaking new partnership with Alpha-Stim, the award-winning cranial electrotherapy device developed by neurobiologist Dr Daniel L Kirsch. A new collaboration between Northamptonshire Mind and Alpha-Stim represents a significant step forward in providing holistic support for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. Alpha-Stim utilises Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) to activate nerve [...] The post Northamptonshire Mind revolutionises mental health support with innovative Alpha-Stim partnership appeared first on The American ..read more
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Good News About a Bad Kind of Stress
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by William Heckman
2w ago
By Marcus Moore, MD and Douglas Mulhall  *This is an article from the Winter 2024 issue of Combat Stress The American Heart Association (AHA) has declared low levels of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic to be major heart disease risks. These are found in drinking water, soil, consumer products, food, and smoke from wildfire and [...] The post Good News About a Bad Kind of Stress appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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Why My Father Never Spoke About His Heroism During WWII 
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by William Heckman
3w ago
By Nadia Rupniak, PhD  *This is an article from the Winter 2024 issue of Combat Stress A letter found after my father’s death led me to discover his military decorations and the brutal retaliation inflicted on his family.   The transition from military service to civilian life presents many challenges for Servicemen and Servicewomen. They may [...] The post Why My Father Never Spoke About His Heroism During WWII  appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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Six micro mindful moments you can implement today for big change over time
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by William Heckman
3w ago
The benefits of a regular mindfulness practice include decreased stress and better overall well-being. Stress is at an all-time high It has been estimated that 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related problems, according to The American Institute of Stress. According to a 2022 report, an estimated 1 million workers are absent [...] The post Six micro mindful moments you can implement today for big change over time appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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These Are the 11 Least Stressful Jobs, But Do They Pay Enough To Live On?
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by William Heckman
1M ago
So often, a well-paying job comes with near impossible demands: long hours, the need to be “on call,” minimal sick leave, high expectations, lofty goals, no room for life balance. And then, of course, there’s the stress, oh the stress! All stemming from your job. According to a study from The American Institute of Stress, [...] The post These Are the 11 Least Stressful Jobs, But Do They Pay Enough To Live On? appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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Finding The Balance Between Productivity And Employee Well-Being
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by William Heckman
1M ago
Sammy is the founder and CEO of YuLife, the lifestyle insurance company providing life insurance, well-being and rewards in one simple app. In a recent report that surveyed 5,000 full-time employees, a striking 96% expressed a preference for companies that clearly prioritize well-being when exploring potential employers for their next job opportunity. But while there have been growing calls [...] The post Finding The Balance Between Productivity And Employee Well-Being appeared first on The American Institute of Stress ..read more
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