Books and Articles — Stress

Spill Takes Toll on Gulf Worker's Psyches, by Mireya Navarro. New York Times, June 16, 2010.  “Beyond the environmental and economic damage, the toll of the mammoth spill in the Gulf of Mexico is being measured in hopelessness, anxiety, stress, anger, depression and even suicidal thoughts among those most affected, social workers say.&rdquo

Therapy to Quiet Mind Eases Insomnia, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, January 29, 2010.  “Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be a remedy for insomnia that is combined with anxiety, depression or chronic pain.&rdquo

More Than Academics at Morton Alternative, by Giovanna Brue. New York Times, January 23, 2010.  “A program combining intensive psychotherapy with conventional studies to help troubled teens finish school has reported promising results.&rdquo

In Anxious Times, Medical Help for the Mind as Well as the Body, by Lesley Alderman. New York Times, November 06, 2009.  “A new law requires that next year big group plans provide the same level of care for mental health as for medical ones.&rdquo

Massachusetts expands mental health parity, by Nan Shnitzler. New England Psychologist, October 15, 2009.

Back-to-School Transitions: Tips for Parents, by Ted Feinberg and Katherine C. Cowan. September 08, 2009.  “The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life. ... Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience.&rdquo

Immigration Judges Found Under Strain, by Julia Preston. New York Times, July 10, 2009.  “The strain on immigration judges was similar to that on prison wardens and hospital physicians, a psychological study found.&rdquo

Staying Sane May Be Easier Than You Think, by John Cloud. Time Magazine, June 22, 2009.

Recession Anxiety Seeps Into Everyday Lives, by Pam Belluck. New York Times, April 08, 2009.  “Experts see signs that stress is becoming more common as a result of the economic downturn.&rdquo

Getting past the holiday stress, by Michael Jellinek, M.D. The Newton Tab, December 17, 2008.

How to deal with the economic stress on your family, by Michael Jellinek, M.D. The Newton Tab, July 08, 2008.

Busy families, by Michael Jellinek, M.D. The Newton Tab, June 10, 2008.

When Worry Consumes You, by Kathleen Doheny. US News & World Report, February 24, 2008.

A Principal Who Cracks Down on Stress, by Sarah Rimer. The New York Times, October 29, 2007.  “Some administrators are pushing back against an ethos of super-achievement at affluent suburban high schools. [Featuring Needham, MA.] &rdquo

Teen brains react differently to stress than adult ones, by Sena Desai Gopal. Boston Globe, March 12, 2007.  “A brain chemical that reduces anxiety in adults has the opposite effect on adolescents, a new study finds, perhaps explaining why many teenagers are so touchy.&rdquo