Stress Management: Other Places To Get Help

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Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
200 Independence Avenue SW
Suite 715-H
Washington, DC 20201
Phone:	1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674) (513) 533-8328 (outside the U.S.)
Fax:	(513) 533-8573
Web Address:	www.cdc.gov/niosh

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses. NIOSH also provides information to the public.

American Institute of Stress
124 Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10703
Phone:	(914) 963-1200
Fax:	(914) 965-6267
E-mail:	stress125@optonline.net
Web Address:	http://www.stress.org

The American Institute of Stress monthly newsletter, Health and Stress, provides updated information on a variety of stress-related topics. The organization also organizes and participates in relevant conferences and prepares informational packets on all stress-related topics.

American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone:	1-800-374-2721 (202) 336-5500
TDD:	(202) 336-6123
Web Address:	www.apa.org

The American Psychological Association provides information and brochures on a number of topics, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Visit their http://helping.apa.org site for information on the mind/body connection, family and relationships, and how therapy works.

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
10200 West 44th Avenue
Suite 304
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone:	(800) 477-8892 (303) 422-8436
Fax:	(303) 422-8894
E-mail:	aapb@resourcenter.com
Web Address:	www.aapb.org

The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) is a nonprofit organization of clinicians, researchers, and educators in biofeedback and related mind-body fields. The organization seeks to advance knowledge about applied psychophysiology and biofeedback to improve health and the quality of life through research, education, and practice. The AAPB Web site provides information about biofeedback and other fields that investigate the mind-body connection in a scientific way. The organization also can help you find a certified biofeedback practitioner in your area.

International Stress Management Association, USA
E-mail:	info@isma-usa.org
Web Address:	www.isma-usa.org

The International Stress Management Association (ISMA) promotes sound knowledge and best practices in the prevention and reduction of human stress. ISMA publishes a professional journal, the International Journal of Stress Management, and has branches in 13 countries. The Web site has a library of consumer-oriented articles by members, a list of books written by members, and information about stress assessment tools.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone:	1-866-615-6464 toll-free (301) 443-4513
Fax:	(301) 443-4279
TDD:	1-866-415-8051 toll-free
E-mail:	nimhinfo@nih.gov
Web Address:	www.nimh.nih.gov

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information to help people better understand mental health, mental disorders, and behavioral problems. NIMH does not provide referrals to mental health professionals or treatment for mental health problems.

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Last updated:	April 25, 2007
Author:	Jeannette Curtis
Reviewed By:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Paul J. Rosch, MD
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman

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