Stress
- Causes
employees to suffer both mentally and physically and impairs
their ability to perform at their best. Includes anxiety,
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and depression to
name a few.
Anxiety
- symptoms include insomnia, inability to concentrate,
tension headaches and upset stomach.
PTSD
(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) - the persistent
"re-experiencing" of the stressful event with
flashbacks and sometimes hallucinations.Other symptoms
include avoiding thoughts and feelings about the event,
emotional withdrawal, insomnia, irritability and an
exaggerated startle response.
Depression
- symptoms include, but are not limited to, a hopeless
mood and a loss of pleasure in activities that used
to be enjoyable.
Physical
side effects of stress include, but are not limited to,
hypertension (high blood pressure), headaches,
muscle tension and insomnia. Only your doctor
can determine the best treatment for your situation.
The
benefits of an ordered workplace include increased/high
morale and productivity, a sense of belonging and a good
overall atmosphere among employees and management alike.
About.com
(Mental Health)
- Original feature articles on mental health issues.
At
Health
- Mental Health Information: Directory of psychiatrists,
psychologists, counselors,
social workers and therapists, treatment facilities, self-help
resources, ...and much more.
Crime
Victims Compensation Program
Disability
Resources -
Mental Health Resources
District
of Columbia: Citizen Services: Emergency Preparedness
DRADA
(Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association)
- Support group for individuals suffering with depression
and bipolar illness.
Employee
Assistance Providers
FEDERAL
& POSTAL EMPLOYEES OUTREACH...Assistance and Talk
List 1
Federal
Long Term Care Insurance Program - Sponsored by
the Office of Personnel Management
FYI:
Rights of Crime Victims
Go
On And Live - Delta Burke's website that tells
her story about how she fought depression and provides
resources for you to do the same.
LARS
( Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services) - Dedicated
to assisting persons and families in the Laurel, Maryland
area.
LifeCare.com
- Life Event Management Services
Mental
Health.com - comprehensive website with information
on mental illness and the stories of those who have survived
and recovered from this debilitating illness.
Mental
Health Address Book - Listings of numerous agencies
and providers.
Mental
Health Resources
- Resources on depression, relationships, stress, and
grief issues.
National
Organization For Victim Assistance
National
Mental Health Association
National
Association of Federal Injured Workers
Office
of Workers Compensation (OWCP)
Postal
Employees' Relief Fund
CFC #9891 - Provide relief assistance to qualified
postal employees who are victims of major natural disasters
Postal Employees' Relief Fund PO Box 34422 Washington,
DC 20043-4422
WebMD.com
- Website that gives you a welath of information on healthcare
and healthcare related issues.
Workman's
Compensation Page - Brentwood United
Health
Plan Open Season
2008
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