ABC News Medical Editor Dr. Tim Johnson welcomes you to the OnCall+ Mind & Mood - Stress Center with easy-to-use advice on this vast resource.
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Section 1: Overview and Stressors
Get the basics on stress and its causes from the experts. (20 Questions/Answers) -
Section 2: Reacting to Stress
Symptoms of stress and its impact on the heart. (26 Questions/Answers) -
Section 3: Coping with Stress
General coping techniques for adults and kids. (20 Questions/Answers) -
Stress Talk Back
Send in your stories of stress or tells us about your tips for managing stress.
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Stress News
Articles and videos about stress from ABC News. -
Family Life May Influence Girls' Puberty
New research links an unsupportive home environment to earlier puberty. -
How Stress Erases Your Exercise Gains
Your own stress may work against you when it comes to fitness. -
When Stress Becomes Depression
Feeling down? Your genes may have a lot to do with how you handle stress. -
Keys to Managing On-the-Job Stress
Stress relief tips for employers and employees. -
Don't Go to Bed Lonely
Sleeping Alone Adds Stress to the Body and Brain -
WATCH: Workplace Bullies and Stress
Study finds menacing co-workers can cause more stress than sexual harassment. -
WATCH: Stressing Out Your Skin?
Tips for healthy skin from the founder of skyn ICELAND. -
WATCH: The Puberty Mystery
Researches identify stress in the home as a factor in puberty's start -
WATCH: Stress and Fertility
New research shows the best way to get pregnant may be to just relax. -
WATCH: Stress Levels: Parents V. Non-Parents
A study finds that parents report less psychological distress than non-parents.
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WATCH: Am I Depressed?
Answers to your questions on identifying and treating depression -
WATCH: Patients Open Up
Patients share their experiences battling mental illness -
WATCH: Talking Different Types of Treatment
From therapy to medication, we explore your options -
WATCH: Where Can I Turn?
What to do if you believe you are depressed -
WATCH: Stigmas Surrounding Mental Illness
Fighting the stigmas that often block our road to recovery -
WATCH: The Future of Treatment
A look ahead at the treatment for depression
Welcome to the ABC News OnCall+ Mind and Mood: Stress Center! Find answers to the most pressing questions on stress answered by the nation's top medical experts from the country's most prestigious medical centers.
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- Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City, New York
- Columbia University, New York City, New York
- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
- Grady Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts
- Montefiore Medical Center, New York City, New York
- St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals, New York City, New York
- University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona
- UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
The contents of this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
If you are in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you are in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
