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Financial Stress and Mental Health
With increasing economic troubles piled on to the rigors of daily life, more and more Americans are experiencing the symptoms of stress. Stress can appear in many different forms including headache, sleep disorders, difficulty concentrating, short temper, upset stomach, job dissatisfaction, low morale, depression, and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are serious health conditions that an be treated.
If you or someone you love is experiencing signs or symptoms of depression or anxiety, you are not alone. These are common reactions to stress, and there are coping techniques and resources available to help manage it. |
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Do you have a Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter account?
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National Lupus Awareness Campaign
Together with the Ad Council, the Office on Women’s Health has officially launched the Lupus Awareness campaign. The campaign encourages women to visit http://www.couldihavelupus.gov or call 1-800-994-9662 to learn more about this disease and its symptoms, and to get local resources. Women can also upload their personal stories, post comments, and create a much-needed communal dialogue about lupus.
Womenshealth.gov Now on Twitter!
Want daily updates of what we're doing at womenshealth.gov? Check out our Twitter page and pass it on to other Twitter followers!
New Book Available Now!
The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages is available to order online and in bookstores nationwide. From the nation's leaders in women's health, the Guide covers a broad range of health topics affecting women of all ages.
Quick Health Data Online Monthly Spotlight
Every month Quick Health Data Online highlights topics of interest and relevant data available on their web site. May's spotlight is National Women’s Health Week.
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