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Elgin High School LibGuides: Stress Research

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Resources for Research about Stress

General Information

How Stress Affects Your Health
American Psychology Association
How to Manage and reduce Stress
Mental Health Foundation
Stress
Encyclopedia Brittanica
*Available in Elgin High School or with the password
Stress
Teens Health
Stress Management
Mayo Clinic
Stress Management Health Center
WebMD
What is Stress?
American Institute of Stress

Music

12 Ways to Reduce Stress
HelpGuide
How Music Affects Mental Health
WebMD
Music Therapy for Stress & Anxiety
Music Therapy Association of British Columbia
Releasing Stress through the Power of Music
University of Nevada, Reno
The role of music in stress management
Michigan State University Extension

Exercise and movement

Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress
Mayo Clinic
Exercising to relax
Harvard Health
The Mental Health Benefits of Physical Exercise
Very Well Mind
Stress and Exercise
American Psychological Association
Stress Management: Practicing Yoga to Relax
University of Michigan
Why Exercise and Sleep Are Your Ultimate Defense Against Stress
Everyday Health
Working Out to Relieve Stress
American Heart Association

Meditation

13 Meditation Apps to Help You Fight Anxiety and Stress
PC Magazine
In Times of Stress, Turning to Contemplation Can Be Helpful...
SIRS (In school only without password)
Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress
Mayo Clinic
Mindfulness meditation: A research-proven way to reduce stress
American Psychological Association
A New Form of Meditation for Stress Reduction
Psychology Today
Stress Management: Doing Meditation
University of Michigan

Sleep

The Relationship Between Sleep and Stress
Very Well Mind
Sleep Well
Amherst College
Stress: 10 Ways to Ease Stress
Cleveland Clinic
Why Exercise and Sleep Are Your Ultimate Defense Against Stress
Everyday Health
Why Teens Must Sleep Well
Center for Parent and Teen Communication

Animals

10 Ways Pets Support Mental Health
Newport Academy
Can pets make you happy?
How Stuff Works
For Stressed-Out College Students, Petting Therapy Dogs Has Long-Lasting Benefits
Smithsonian Magazine
The Healing Power of Pets
The American Institute of Stress
The Power of Pets
National Institute of Health
The Therapeutic Tool That Works Better Than A Stress Management Program - A Dog
Forbes

Mindfulness

Before Science, Meditation
SIRS (available in school or with a password)
How to Manage Stress with Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindful
Mindfulness meditation: A research-proven way to reduce stress
American Psychological Association
Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation
University of Michigan
Stress Management: Doing Guided Imagery to Relax
University of Michigan
Stress Management: Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation
University of Michigan

Art

Art Activities for Stress Relief
VeryWell Mind
Art Healing for Stress Management
Iona
Art Making and Stress Reduction
Psychology Today
How Art Can Help Relieve Stress
Sage Neuroscience Center
How Art Can Help You Cope With the Pandemic
Cleveland Clinic
How to Use Drawing as a Coping Tool for Anxiety
Healthline

Human Connections

Connecting for wellness
Stanford
Fight Stress With The Power of Connection
American Heart Association
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
Mayo Clinic
How Connections Help
Mental Health America
Manage stress: Strengthen your support network
American Psychological Association

Reducing Screen Time

5 ways slimming screen time is good for your health
Mayo Clinic Health System
The Facebook Effect: How Is Social Media Impacting Your Stress Levels?
Chester County Hospital
The Hidden Stressors of Technology You Should Be Aware Of
VeryWell Mind
How to Reduce Screen Time in the Digital Age
NAMI
The Social Dilemma: Social Media and Your Mental Health
McClean Hospital
Step away from social media to avoid stress
American Institute of Stress
Why you should be reducing screen time and 3 simple ways to do it
CNBC