Pakistan becoming ‘psychological pressure cooker’, say psychiatrists
With constant stress, terrorist attacks, absence of social security and poverty, Pakistan is fast becoming a “psychological pressure cooker”, says co-chair of the Psychiatry in Developing Countries arm of the World Psychiatric Association Dr Afzal Javed. Click here for full article. With thanks to The Express Tribune online
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Workplace counselling services can make a significant and lasting improvement to the lives of people with work-related stress and other problems, new research has found. Click here for full article. With thanks to Management-Issues online
Read MoreAlarm at growing addiction problems among professionals
Urgent action needed to tackle problems suffered by doctors, lawyers and people in other high-profile jobs, say healthcare experts. Click here for full article. With thanks to Guardian online.
Read MoreTough times at the top as high-flying senior executives take time off for stress
Are the macho attitudes of City boardrooms changing? Click here for full article. With thanks to Guardian online.
Read MoreFREE Smart Phone Application: Stress Tips
We (Anxiety UK) are pleased to announce the launch of our Smartphone Application, Stress Tips, which provides people with “top tips” from fellow anxiety sufferers on how to manage anxiety and stress. Click here for full article, With thanks to Anxiety UK
Read MoreA healthy mind on the job
One in five people admitting to a mental health problem lose their job. Now campaigners are fighting for healthier workplaces where people can speak out. To read full article click here. With thanks to the Guardian.
Read MoreEmployers ‘should acknowledge stress problems in the workplace’
By understanding that many members of staff could be under pressure, or might suffer from illness such as depression, anxiety, phobias or severe sleeping problems, bosses may behave differently in the office. Click here for full article. With thanks to Sage UK online
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