Stress Management

Programs, events, environments and training supports for stress management offered are reflected in the questions of this section.

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In the past 12 months, did your worksite...

98. Provide educational materials on stress management?

5 Things You Should Know About Stress (NIH)

Stress at Work (NIOSH)

Stress in the Workplace (HelpGuide)

Tips to Lower Stress (AHA)

Ten Ways to Relax in Nature and Less Stress (AHA)

99. Provide and promote interactive educational programming on stress management?

Living Healthy with Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs

7 Ways Employers Can Reduce Stress in the Workplace

Setting Up a Stress Management Program: A Checklist for Success

WorkWell NC: Manage Stress Workbook – See p. 13-14

100. Provide and promote free or subsidized lifestyle coaching/counseling or self-management programs that equip employees with skills and motivation to set and meet their personal stress management goals?

Living Healthy with Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs

7 Ways Employers Can Reduce Stress in the Workplace

Setting Up a Stress Management Program: A Checklist for Success

Working Well Toolkit – See p.12-18

101. Provide dedicated space that is quiet where employees can engage in relaxation activities, such as deep breathing exercises?

Work Well Toolkit – See p 22-24

102. Sponsor or organize social activities designed to improve engagement with others, and provide opportunities for interaction and social support?

Setting Up a Stress Management Program: A Checklist for Success

WorkWell NC: Manage Stress Workbook – See p. 25, 47-50

103. Provide training for managers that improves their ability to recognize and reduce workplace stress-related issues?

7 Ways Employers Can Reduce Stress in the Workplace

NIOSH – Stress at Work

Reducing Work related Stress: A Guide for Managers – See p. 6-11

104. Provide opportunities for employee participation in organizational decisions regarding workplace issues that affect job stress?

7 Ways Employers Can Reduce Stress in the Workplace

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Stress at Work

Setting Up a Stress Management Program: A Checklist for Success