There can be a number of reasons behind stress which are often beyond your control. However, the purpose of observing the National Stress Awareness Day or NSAD is to understand the fact that life is full of stress but there are many ways to cope with it. This day originates from the Health Resource Network in 1992 to raise awareness of stress and promote healthy solutions.
While it's inevitable not to get a little stressed once in a while, staying stressed for too long can lead to serious health issues. It's normal to worry sometimes, but when a state of chronic worry is interrupted by periods of panic..nightmares...dread.....OMG.
So how do you take part in National Stress Awareness Day?
Review some effective stress tools by CLICKING HERE
NOTE TO PERFECTIONISTS:
Although we've past the celebration date, you can still download the tools...we won't tell anyone!
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In recognition of this awareness campaign, Screening for Mental Health, Inc., the sponsor of NASD, is offering members of the public the opportunity to take an anonymous and free screening for alcohol problems. The screening allows you to evaluate whether or not a professional consultation would be helpful to you. Please know that no specific information about individuals is collected.
To take the free screening please CLICK HERE
Some related articles:
A Family History of Alcohol Problems
Womens' Health Issues and Alcohol
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Saturday May 05, 2012 from 8 am-1 pm
Working Moms Group
Happy New Year and 2012. Below are the dates for the upcoming working mom's lunches so make sure you mark your calendars. For those that set resolutions or at least think about it, may I suggest a resolution of spending some time getting to meet some more working mom's on campus? This group is a great way to do that! I know I have met several new friends through this group and it's always nice to see a more familiar face at a meeting, day care pick-up, or a kid's basketball game. So, come join us for lunch if you can!
Tuesday, January 24
Thursday, February 16
Monday, March 12
Wednesday, April 11
All lunches will take place at 12:00 at Ramunto's in Hanover.
A little background on the group for those who are new: We are very casual group that gets together once a month for lunch to talk about whatever is on our minds. We all know how challenging it is to balance a career and a family and it's really nice to have others to talk with and get ideas or just vent. We discuss all types of things ranging from pregnancy, potty training, child care options, bedtime routines, food, etc. Any topic is open for discussion and people have been so helpful in offering advice and assistance when needed. Mom's in the group have all age ranges of kids and everyone is welcome. Typically we have anywhere from 5-12 women at each lunch. It would be great to have more so I hope to see some new people and the return of some who haven't been in a while. Mark your calendars now and try to join us!
If you have any questions or know people that would like to be added to the e-mail list, please feel free to e-mail me!
Megan
Megan Sobel
Senior Associate Athletic Director
Dartmouth College
603-646-1427
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The DHMC Employee Assistance Program in conjunction with the Live Well/Work Well Program has announced its spring 2012 catalog.
These offerings are open to Dartmouth Medical School employees who are located at DHMC and include their family members as well.
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After Hours Program
About
After Hours is a program jointly sponsored by the Human Resources Departments of Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The goal of this initiative is to provide College and Medical Center employees with opportunities to get acquainted and participate in social, recreational and cultural activities. After Hours events are open to all employees, partners and families.
Recent After Hours activities include: trips to NYC, Montreal, bus trips to see the Red Sox and Bruins, hikes up Moosilauke, Cardigan and Velvet Rocks, wine, beer and chocolate tastings, events with visiting artists at the HOP, French and Italian cooking, pottery, stamping, beading, indoor rock-climbing, ice-skating and family ski-days.
For More Information or to Register, go to:
