Posted on November 18th, 2010 by nmolitor
When APA released the results of its 2010 Stress in America Survey, I was especially struck by the differences in women and men regarding stress.
Not only were women more likely than men (28 percent vs 20 percent) to report a great deal of stress, but married women, in particular, reported significantly more stress (63 percent) than single women (41 percent). Married women were also more likely than single women to report crying, irritability and fatigue and to resort to unhealthier ways to manage their stress like overeating.
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Posted on November 8th, 2010 by ymyb
The American Psychological Association has once again polled the country, asking people about their stress — what causes it, how do they manage it, what are the effects that they feel because of it? We’re releasing the answers to those questions with our 2010 Stress in America report and findings.
In previous years, we talked about the economy and how it was keeping people on edge. In 2008, more than 80 percent of people said the economy was a cause of their stress. Last year, we learned of the disconnect between parents and their children when it came to talking about stress and kids.
What did we find out about stress in 2010? Join on us tomorrow (Nov. 9) at 12:30 p.m. EST. We’re releasing our report in New York City. You’ll be able to read our findings at www.stressinamerica.org after that time.
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Posted on September 30th, 2010 by ymyb
The subject of money in marriage is always a psychologically hot topic, and it’s even more of an issue during tough economic times.
When one partner loses a job, stress can skyrocket and have severe effects on marriage and relationships—not just a couple’s finances. In my practice I see many couples who are dealing with the job loss of a partner and the psychological effects can be cataclysmic, particularly when one of the partners becomes acutely anxious and is unable to manage feelings of fear, rage and helplessness.
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