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Follow the links below to find general information about dealing with stress.
Updated March 2009
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Self-harm
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The reasons people harm themselves are complicated. Self-harming usually does not mean that a person wants to commit suicide or that they are looking for attention.
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Sep 2009
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Lifestyle
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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For women with endometriosis, making some simple lifestyle changes can be very helpful in managing the condition.
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Aug 2009
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Scleroderma affects the skin
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Better Health Channel
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Scleroderma is a disease of the body's connective tissue. The most common symptom is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face but also the internal organs such as the heart, lungs and kidneys. There is no cure but the symptoms can be managed.
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Aug 2009
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Empty nest syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Empty nest syndrome refers to the grief that many parents feel when their children move out of home. This condition is typically more common in women, who are more likely to have had the role of primary carer. The feelings of grief can coincide with other major life event such as menopause or retirement. It can be difficult to find sympathy, but help and support is available.
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Jul 2009
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Illness - tips to help you recover
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Better Health Channel
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Medical conditions, illness or injury can disrupt our lives and cause stress. Positive lifestyle factors like a healthy diet, regular exercise, sleep and social support can relieve or manage the symptoms of illness or injury and help improve recovery. Social support can help you maintain your quality of life when you are ill.
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Jul 2009
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We can't afford it
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Every family has its ups and downs. Someone in the family could be sick, or mum or dad may have lost their job, or maybe there isn't enough money to pay all the bills.
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May 2009
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Feeling unwell
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Sometimes you may have a vague feeling of being unwell without being able to identify a specific symptom such as pain. This feeling is usually the result of a minor infection, psychological pressures, or an unhealthy lifestyle.
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Mar 2009
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Moving house
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There are lots of reasons for your family to be moving house. Maybe you need a bigger or a smaller house ,or mum or dad has a different job.
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Mar 2009
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Coping with exam results
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inspire foundation
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Not doing as well as you expected or hoped in your exam results can be really tough, especially if you've finished school and needed higher marks to get into a particular course or if you're carrying your own or others' expectations. Check out this fact sheet for suggestions on how to cope with exam results.
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Feb 2009
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Feeling crap (or when life sucks)
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Inspire Foundation
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Most people experience times when they feel crap. This can mean different things for different people. Check out this fact sheet to help identify why you might be feeling crap and to find tips on what might be helpful if you're feeling this way.
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Nov 2008
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Starting at a new school
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inspire foundation
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Starting at a new school can be intimidating and nerve-racking. This factsheet gives you info on what sort of things might be causing the stress, a range of practical suggestions for making it easier and where you can get help.
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Jul 2008
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Exam time: hints for managing stress
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inspire foundation
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Exams are a time when stress levels are higher than usual. This factsheets outlines some of the causes of stress and ways to manange it.
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Jul 2008
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Stress - how to recognise it
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Stress is a part of our lives, and the way we react to stress is similar to how we react to danger - we are conditioned to go into 'fight or flight' mode, and we may get unpleasant physical symptoms, telling us that we are over-stressed.
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Jun 2008
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Stress in everyday life
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Better Health Channel
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Stress is a problem when a person feels they cannot cope. People can experience stress in their personal and work lives. Prevention is the best strategy. A regular daily routine that includes a nutritious diet, exercise and regular sleep will help a great deal.
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Jun 2008
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Stress
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InfraPsych
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Describes theories about stress, various specific theories related to the causes of stress, lifestyle and stress, how to tell if you are stressed, and stress management techniques.
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Jun 2008
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What to do when your friend is distressed
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inspire foundation
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Sometime it's hard to know how we can help a friend. This fact sheet contains some ideas about how to help a friend who is distressed.
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May 2008
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Stress - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Stress affects different people in different ways - your attitude and personality play a big part in how it affects you, and how you cope with it.
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May 2008
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Stress can become a serious illness
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Better Health Channel
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Stress that is not managed or treated can lead to significant medical illnesses and anxiety disorders that can result in depression. Stress may contribute to physical illness such as cardiovascular disease. When stress turns into a serious illness, it is important to get professional help as soon as possible. Untreated anxiety disorders can lead to serious depression.
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Mar 2008
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