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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management New research shows that antidepressant use is on the rise among people dealing with everyday stress. While antidepressants can be effective, they are not the only option for reducing stress. This newsletter brings some of the most effective stress relief techniques you can use for coping with everyday stress and increasing overall wellness. (Note: if you are experiencing stress that feels overwhelming, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about all of your stress relief options.) Enjoy your week! -Elizabeth Exercise for Stress Relief Exercise can provide an outlet for stress that you're feeling now, as well as increased resilience toward stress you face in the future! Plus, it can provide overall health benefits as well. Learn more about exercise for stress relief. See More About:  healthy living  self care  wellness Meditation for Stress Relief Meditation is such an effective route to stress relief that it's being increasingly recommended by doctors and therapists. You can take an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief course, or you can try different forms of meditation using tutorials at home. Either way, some meditation practice can provide initial stress relief, and regular practice can lead to greater resilience toward stress overall. Read more on how to get started with meditation. See More About:  meditation  breathing exercises  stress relief Change Your Perspective Changing how you perceive life can alter your experience of stress. While major shifts are easier to make with the help of a therapist, there are some techniques you can try now to reduce stress and shift your outlook, and get more help if you need it. Read on for more on cognitive reframing. See More About:  optimism  cognitive techniques  mental stress relief Study: Your Perspective About Tests Can Make Or Break You For those of you who are students (and even for those who aren't), this new research on how your perspective can change the effects of stress may change the way you think! (Read why this is a GOOD thing.) Stress Management Ads Stress Management Stress Relief Stress Tips Managing Stress Reduce Stress Featured Articles Free Stress Tests Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Positive Thinking for Stress Relief Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Management Follow Me On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Advertisement