Economy
Monday, December 08, 2008
Reducing the Fear Factor
Workers look for reassurance from their employers as the financial downturn raises economic anxiety to new heights.
Anxiety • Economy • HeartMath • Organizational Climate • Productivity/Performance • (0) Comments • Permalink
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Financial Concerns Top List of Holiday Stressors for Women, Families With Children
As reports about the extent of the recession in the United States are released this week, a new poll from the American Psychological Association (APA) finds that more than eight out of 10 anticipate a stressful holiday season and that the economic crisis is impacting women and families most.
Children • Economy • Parenting • Stress • Women • (0) Comments • Permalink
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Health takes a hit as economy creates more stress
Economic stress is taking its toll on the USA’s emotional and physical health, new survey data show: More than half of Americans report irritability or anger, fatigue and sleeplessness, and almost half say they self-medicate by overeating or indulging in unhealthy foods.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Preventing a Stress Meltdown amidst Economic Chaos
It sounds like a bad dream. Financial meltdown. Global markets in chaos. Government bails out banks and other financial institutions in worst crisis since the depression. Citizens watch as personal wealth plummets. What a roller coaster it’s been emotionally. Certainly there have been a few positive trends but lots of negatives that could mean serious consequences down the road. The questions start racing into a blur. What’s going to happen next? Is it time to get out? Have I really hit the bottom? Will I be able to recover if the numbers don’t improve quickly?
Burnout • Cardiovascular Health • Economy • HeartMath • Hormones • Stress • (0) Comments • Permalink
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Mental-Health Lines Buzz in U.S. Recession Depression
A tidal wave of anxiety is washing over America, from Wall Street’s concrete canyons to the lettuce fields of California, propelled by the mortgage industry collapse, costly gasoline, tight credit and rising unemployment.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Foreclosures take an emotional toll on many homeowners
The housing crisis is wrenching the emotional lives of legions of homeowners. The escalating pace of foreclosures and rising fears among some homeowners about keeping up with their mortgages are creating a range of emotional problems, mental-health specialists say. Those include anxiety disorders, depression and addictive behaviors such as alcoholism and gambling. And, in a few cases, suicide.
Anxiety • Depression • Economy • Relationships • Stress • (0) Comments • Permalink