Online Companion: Nursing Fundamentals: Caring & Clinical Decision Making

Web Sites
Chapter 47: Stress, Coping, and Adaptation

American Institute of Stress
http://www.stress.org/
Founded at the request of Hans Selye, this organization explores the effects of stress on health and quality of life.

American Psychological Association Help Center
http://helping.apa.org/
Offers online support for people with problems.

Coping.org
http://www.coping.org/
Provides tools for coping for parents and adults.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF)
http://www.icisf.org/
Provides education, training and support services for emergency personnel.

National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org/
Provides mental health advocacy, education, research and services.