"The 7 Biggest Causes of Stress." 7 Biggest Causes of Stress: 7 Burnout. 6 Healthy Habits. Web. 29 May 2012. [http://www.the6healthyhabits.com/biggest-causes-of-stress-7.html].

Great article full of environmental stress factors. These include commuting stress, noise, poor lighting, clutter just to name a few. This website also explains that we can adjust how we respond to these factors.

Camps, Jennifer. "Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, Wellness, Family & Relationship Issues, Sexual Disorders & ADHD Medications." Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, Wellness, Family & Relationship Issues, Sexual Disorders & ADHD Medications. Mayo Clinic, 2010. Web. 28 May 2012. [http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc].

The author explains eutress and distress, how it has affected her scholarly life and coping methods. She suggests setting goals, setting limits, and also allowing God into your life to help deal with stress.

Charlesworth, Edward A. Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness. New York: Ballentine, 1982. Print.

Edward A. Charlesworth, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Willowbrook Psychological Associates, P.C., President of Stress Management Research Associates, Inc., & an international consultant to corporations & hospitals. In his book he explains how stress directly affects our whole well-being. Different techniques are detailed to alleviate the threat of stress on your body. The author believes in self guided remedies such as muscle relaxation over medical intervention.

 Chu, Li-Chuan. "The Benefits Of Meditation Vis-À-Vis Emotional Intelligence, Perceived Stress And Negative Mental Health." Stress & Health: Journal Of The International Society For The Investigation Of Stress 26.2 (2010): 169-180. Academic Search Premier. Web. 4 May 2012.

This article studies students and the varied effects of meditation on their stress levels. The students had varied levels of meditation experience. The higher levels showed less perceived stress and negative mental health than those who had less or none. Author Chu, Li-Chuan is with School of Health Policy and Management, Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan, ROC.


"Coping With Stress." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 15 Mar. 2011. Web. 29 May 2012. [http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/coping_with_stress_tips.html].

CDC is a well known respected source in which the information can be trusted. This article discusses dealing with traumatic events and how people can cope. They suggest getting help and not handling all the stress on your own. It provides tips for avoiding drugs and alcohol, finding support, and taking care of yourself.

Courtois, Christine A., and Julian D. Ford. Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders: An Evidence-based Guide. New York: Guilford, 2009. Print.

This book delves into the stress disorders caused by years of abuse such as childhood abuse. The book details the thoughts of experts on how to treat and understand these disorders with counseling and different treatments. CHRISTINE A. COURTOIS , PHD, ABPP is a graduate of the University of Maryland and a licensed psychologist, Dr. Courtois is an internationally-recognized therapist, workshop leader, speaker, consultant, and specialist in posttraumatic and dissociative conditions.


 "Diseases Caused By Stress." Diseases Caused By Stress. Web. 29 May 2012. [http://www.lesstress.net/diseases-caused-by-stress.htm].

This website, authored by Dr Hanish Babu, explains how illness can be caused and exaserbated by stress. These illnesses include but are not limited to : Acid Peptic disease, Alcoholism, Asthma, Fatigue, Tension headache, Hypertension, Insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ischemic Heart Disease, Psychoneuroses, Sexual Dysfunction, Skin diseases like soriasis,Lichen planus,Urticaria,Pruritus,Neurodermatitis etc. Dr.Hanish Babu Started his practice in 1983, first as a general physician and then as a specialist dermatologist since 1989. He worked as a general physician among the poor tribals of Wayanad in the southern Indian state of Kerala from 1983 to 1989.

Kemeny, Margaret E. "The Psychobiology of Stress." Current Directions in Psychological Science 12.4 (2003): 124-29. Print.

Examines how stress, and the way it is processed physiologically, can effect our autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and the immune system. The article explores how repeated stress has an impact on our body and also how we react to the stress has different effects on our bodies. Dr. Kemeny is a Professor at UCSF School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry.

 "Managing Stress: A Guide for College Students." University Health Center. University Health Center Georgia. Web. 29 May 2012. [http://www.uhs.uga.edu/stress/].

Reliable source which explains what is stress and how stress can be beneficial to helping students accomplish goals. If we had no sense of urgency term papers may never get done. Source also explains how too much stress can also be bad for our health.

 Nelson, Debra, and Cary Cooper. "Stress And Health: A Positive Direction." Stress & Health: Journal Of The International Society For The Investigation Of Stress 21.2 (2005): 73-75. Academic Search Premier. Web. 4 May 2012.

This article focuses on the effect of stress on well-being. It studies eustress, or good stress, and how it can benefit our lives. This article also examines the future development of research on stress. Author Debra Nelson is with  Oklahoma State University, USA and author Cary Cooper is with Lancaster University, UK.

Robles, Theodore F., Ronald Glaser, and Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser. "Out of Balance. A New Look at Chronic Stress, Depression, and Immunity." Current Directions in Psychological Science 14.2 (2005): 111-15. Print.

This article explores the dynamic of how chronic stress is typically associated with suppression of the immune system, including impaired responses to infectious disease and delayed wound healing. The authors detail evidence for relationships between psychosocial factors and important health implications of these findings. Theodore F. Robles, Ph.D. has the following: 2006 Ph.D., Psychology (Clinical-Health)

 "Relieve Stress with Yoga." LHJ.com. Meredith Woman's Network. Web. 29 May 2012. [http://www.lhj.com/health/fitness/relieve-stress-with-yoga/].

Article written by Ladies Home Journal. This article gives detailed illustrations on different yoga techniques that can be used to alleviate stress.

Seaward, Brian Luke. Essentials of Managing Stress. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett, 2006. Print.

Brian Luke Seaward, Ph.D. is a renowned and respected international expert in the fields of stress management, mind-body-spirit healing and health promotion. His website includes accolades by respected people such as Deepak Chopra. This book offers both theory and effective application over stress management. Both eutress and distress are covered and include ways to maximize and minimize the effects through natural means. This books treats the mind, body, and spirit.


 Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 21 Apr. 2011. Web. 29 May 2012. [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meditation/HQ01070].

The Mayo clinic provides useful information on stress reduction through meditation. They include several types including Guided, Mantra, and Tai Chi to name just a few. This article is written by the Mayo Clinic Staff and is useful to explain how meditation helps control and reduce stress.

 "Stress, Definition of Stress, Stressor, What Is Stress?, Eustress?" The American Institute of Stress. The American Institute of Stress. Web. 28 May 2012.

This website is without an author. The article has the basic definition of stress in an easy to understand format. It discusses good stress and bad stress. It also explains how some people deal with stress different than others and how situations effect everyone in a different manner. The article points out that stress is difficult to define because stress is different for everybody.

 "Study Guides and Strategies." Time Management. Web. 29 May 2012. [http://www.studygs.net/timman.htm].

This website explains time management which is essential to reducing stress. It teaches you how to prioritize and dedicate time to study. Author Joe Landsburger has a 1968 University of Minnesota Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Economics, History and 1981 University of Minnesota/Department of Education Master of Arts: Curriculum and Instruction

Talbott, Shawn M. The Cortisol Connection: Why Stress Makes You Fat and Ruins Your Health - and What You Can Do about It. Alameda, CA: Hunter House, 2002. Print.

Dr. Shawn Talbott is one of America’s leading lifestyle experts. He is the author of over 200 articles and 10 books on nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Dr. Shawn Talbott received dual Bachelor’s degrees in Sports Medicine (B.S.) and Fitness Management (B.A.) from Marietta College, his Master's degree (M.S.) in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University. This book explains how the hormone cortisol, activated by the fight-or-flight (stress) response, is emerging as a major culprit in a variety of health problems. The book shows the connection between elevated stress and a number of health issues such as: obesity, depression, suppressed immune system, osteoporosis, and hypertension.

 TORKOS, SHERRY. "Stress Busters." Better Nutrition 73.10 (2011): 34-38. Alt HealthWatch. Web. 4 May 2012.

This article explains several different aspects of stress. Stress linked to accelerated aging, stress related illness, and how stress is linked to the six leading causes of death -- heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. The article also explains different supplements that can be used to help with our feelings of stress.Author  Sherry Torkos is a holistic pharmacist, author,
fitness instructor and lecturer. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
in 1992.

Weaver, Jane. "Can Stress Actually Be Good for You?" Msnbc.com. Msnbc Digital Network, 20 Dec. 2006. Web. 29 May 2012. [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15818153/ns/health-mental_health/t/can-stress-actually-be-good-you/].

The author is a health author for MSNBC. She explains how an amount of stress can actually be good for you. Short-term boosts of it can strengthen the immune system and protect against some diseases of aging by keeping brain cells active.

Wilson, Elisabeth. Stress-proof Your Life: 52 Brilliant Ideas for Taking Control. Oxford: Infinite Ideas, 2006. Print.

Elisabeth Wilson has written widely for the national press including the Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail, and was health and well being editor at She magazine for 10 years. Elisabeth is the author of Boundless energy, Re-energize your sex life and Stress proof your life Elisabeth is a practicing psychotherapist. This book explores daily reasons for stress and ways to cope with them. This book is for real life situations and deals with real life stress that we all encounter.