May is Mental Health Month, a perfect time to revisit some tips on
how to effectively manage stress.
Earlier this year, the American Psychological Association (APA) released its latest report* on Stress In America. The report discusses stress by region, and includes survey results on Stress in Seattle.
Among the Seattle residents queried:
Earlier this year, the American Psychological Association (APA) released its latest report* on Stress In America. The report discusses stress by region, and includes survey results on Stress in Seattle.
Among the Seattle residents queried:
- The top three reasons for stress are work (73%), money (70%), and the economy (66%)
- 58% manage stress by listening to music
- 64% exercise a few times a week, up from 53% in 2010
Five Tips to Help Manage Stress (from the APA) and the Coping with Stress Checklist (from Mental Health America) both offer helpful recommendations.
A great way to manage stress is to read for pleasure! Gallagher Law Library's Good Reads collection and the Gallagher guide, Suggested Reading List for Prospective & Current Law Students are always good places to start.
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| Exercise (and reading about it) is a stress buster! On my list: McDougall's Born to Run |
When you are feeling overwhelmed by life's demands and stressful events, there is help available:
- Counseling Resources for Students
- Counseling Resources for Faculty & Staff at UW CareLink
- Counseling Resources for Washington Lawyers through WSBA’s Lawyers Assistance Program
*Read the full report here. American Psychological Association, Stress in America: Our Health at Risk (Jan. 11, 2012), http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2011/final-2011.pdf (last visited May 10, 2012).
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