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Holiday burnout is here. Here, a doctor explains how to avoid & manage Thanksgiving or Christmas stress, anxiety and dread.
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How to Avoid & Manage Holiday Stress, Anxiety & Burnout | KCM
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Thinking about surgery generally causes fear and anxiety among patients. These negative feelings may affect the healing process. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a stress ball on surgical fear, anxiety and comfort among patients undergoing cholecystectomy. This randomized controlled study was performed with 90 patients from 03 April to 30 November 2024 in the preoperative waiting unit of an operating room in a public hospital. The intervention group received stress balls before surgery, and the control group received no intervention. The participants were randomly allocated to the intervention and control groups. Data were collected before and after the intervention via the Patient Description Form, Surgical Fear Questionnaire, Visual Analog Scale-Anxiety (VAS-A) and General Comfort Questionnaire. The data were analysed via the SPSS version 27.0 program. Descriptive statistics, t tests, Pearson chi-square tests, and stepwise multiple linear regression were applied, with significance set at p < 0.05. In terms of the measures taken after the stress ball intervention, patients in the intervention group had significantly lower surgical fear (t = 8.607; p < 0.001) and anxiety (t = 10.776; p < 0.001), whereas the general comfort level was greater (t = 15.765; p < 0.001). When the surgical fear subscales were investigated, the intervention group had lower values for both short- and long-term surgical fear than did the control group (t = 8.480 and 8.613; p < 0.001). Stress balls appear to be effective, low-cost, mobile and practical tools for reducing preoperative fear and anxiety while increasing patient comfort. Their integration into routine nursing practice as a nonpharmacological intervention could contribute to better emotional preparedness and potentially improve overall surgical outcomes. NCT06345768 (Registration date:02.04.2024) https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06345768 .
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Effect of stress ball use before cholecystectomy surgery on surgical fear, anxiety and comfort of patients: a randomized controlled trial | BMC Nursing | Full Text
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According to research from the University of Konstanz in Germany, just 10 minutes of massage is enough to increase relaxation. Here's what they found.
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Exactly How Many Minutes Of Massage You Need To Relax The Nervous System
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Adult Intermittent Explosive Disorder Treatment & Management Guide Released
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Adult Intermittent Explosive Disorder Treatment & Management Guide Released
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Background Professional occupations for the healthcare workers are usually rife with occupational stress, especially when job demand exceeds the capabilities of the worker and workplace support. The effects of this condition include burnout, low well-being, and low-quality care. Accordingly, using self-efficacy theory of Bandura, the study appraises the impact of self-efficacy-based education intervention on stress management among health center employees of Ramhormoz County in Iran. Methods The quasi-experimental study was conducted on a sample of 103 employees drawn from urban and rural health centers, who were clustered for randomization into an intervention group (n = 49) and a control group (n = 54). The intervention constituted eight weekly 45-minute face-to-face self-efficacy sessions spread over two months. Before and two months after the intervention, data were collected with the Parker and DeCotiis Occupational Stress Questionnaire and the Schwarzer’s General Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Data analyses were conducted using paired, independent t-tests, and Mann-Whitney U-test using SPSS 27; a level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results Before the educational intervention, there were no significant differences in terms of job stress (p = 0.107), occupational anxiety (p = 0.280), occupational stress (p = 0.181), and self-efficacy (p = 0.176) between experimental and control groups. But after the intervention, there were significant differences between the groups in terms of job stress (p = 0.012), occupational stress (p = 0.034), and self-efficacy (p = 0.038). No significant difference found in occupational anxiety (p = 0.473). Conclusion The effectiveness of the self-efficacy-based educational intervention was evident in its positive effect on stress management and coping techniques among health center employees in the Ramhormoz county. The study emphasized that training in self-efficacy could be beneficial for enhancing self-efficacy and reducing work stress in the interventional group-by linking individual competence to job adoption and stress management. Trial registration This study was registered with the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT), registration number IRCT20211222053487N1, on 2023-09-26.
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Self-Efficacy–Based intervention for stress management in health centers employees | BMC Psychology | Full Text Managing stress Please also review AIHCP's Stress Management Program
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health says managing stress daily can help prevent long-term, or chronic, stress, which can contribute to worsening health problems. Officials recommend incorporating small steps into daily […]
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Health Officials Share Stress Management Tips to Prevent Long-Term Health Issues
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Whether it’s before or after working out, or as a break between exercise days, stretching can provide huge benefits and boost your performance. A sports medicine specialist offers a stretching routine and ways to improve your flexibility.
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9 Stretching Exercises and Benefits
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Early family dynamics can shape our understanding of what abuse looks like. These false beliefs explain why so many people often miss the warning signs.
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Common Myths About Abuse That Keep Survivors in Denial
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Anger and Rage Rooms
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From deep abdomen breathing to chewing gum, here are some science-backed stress-management tips
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Three ways to relax (that don’t involve art)
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Having a hobby is an effective way to manage stress; it can also increase overall physical and mental wellbeing
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How hobbies reduce stress
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A recent study found that a common upper-body stretch can quickly lower blood pressure. We spoke to an expert about how you can make the most of it.
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This 10-Second Stretch Brings Instant Stress Relief
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Feeling in control may be the key to conquering daily stress. Penn State researchers found that people were 62% more likely to resolve everyday hassles on days when they felt greater control. This link grew stronger over time, suggesting we get better at managing stress as we age. Simple actions like setting priorities and reframing challenges can help boost that sense of control and reduce overall stress.
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Feeling stressed? Science finds a simple way to take back control
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There comes a time in the semester when every college student has hit their limit. When all you want to do is lie back, relax
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How to Tackle Burnout as a College Student
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A recent study set to be published in BMC Nursing exami […]
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Linked to Improved Sleep and Reduced Anxiety in Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients - GeneOnline News
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New research challenges the idea that venting anger provides relief. Scientists now suggest that shouting or hitting objects can actually heighten ang
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Does venting really help you feel better? New research says it might make anger worse
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A large meta-analysis of 150 studies involving 10,000 participants found that venting anger doesnt actually reduce rage.
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Forget Venting, Study Finds Anger Reduced By Something Else
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November 10, 2025
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It's impossible to avoid stress – but here's how leaders can manage it better
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Identifying bullying may seem like the job of schools, but therapists can help by learning to make it a compulsory assessment category and save a child from neuroses to psychoses.
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What Therapists Should Know About Bullying
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New to Oura's suite of stress features, Cumulative Stress helps you understand the impact of long-term chronic stress on your health.
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Introducing Cumulative Stress: Understanding the Impact of Long-Term Stress
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Social media can push us to the dark side with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just three minutes a day can boost your mood and reduce stress.
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Boost hope and reduce stress with this simple social media trick
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Academic stress significantly affects students’ well‐being and academic performance. This study addresses this gap by exploring how academic self‐efficacy mediates the relationship between academic stress and both educational and psychologica
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Examining the Effects of Academic Stress, Self‐Efficacy, Cognitive–Behavioral Outcomes, Psychological Distress, and Prosocial Behavior: A Moderated‐Mediation Model - PMC
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Background: Sleep disturbances can significantly impair emotional intelligence (EI), particularly among professionals in high-stress occupations. This stud
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Frontiers | Enhancing Emotional Intelligence through Sleep Therapy in High-Stress Professionals: A Case-Control Study on Efficacy and Predictive Factors
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New research reveals the effectiveness of meditation for maintaining focus.
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One Easy Way to Stay Focused When You're Stressed | Psychology Today Australia
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Feeling stressed? Science finds a simple way to take back control
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#longtermhealth #waysstressaffectsus #earlylifestress A new study is showing how our early life stress can have serious longterm affects on our bodies. Ways stress affects us are heart disease, weakened immune system, increased body weight, etc. Avoiding stress causes or stress triggers is a good way to deal with stress. Another suggestion is learn to plan your day better and prepare for stress that you cannot avoid.