- Fear and the Amygdala
This briefing about the role of the amygdalain the experience of fear appears on the website of the Society for Neuroscience (SFN).
- Cross-cultural Difference in Emotional Development
This is a summary of research results related to cross-cultural differences and similarities in the expression of emotion.
- The American Institute of Stress
The American Institute of Stress was established at the request of Hans Selye, who is well-known for his General Adaptation Syndrome theory. It serves as a clearinghouse for information an stress related topics.
- Depression Prevention in Chinese Children
This is a summary of a project that was conducted by a researcher from the Martin Seligman Research Alliance. It examines the relationship between depression and explanatory style in Chinese children.
- The Health Emotions Research Institute
This institute conducts research focusing on the relationship between health and positive emotions.
- The Martin Seligman Research Alliance
This is the website for the Martin Seligman Research Alliance, located at the University of Pennsylvania. Seligman and colleagues conduct research on Positive Psychology, learned helplessness, depression, and optimism and pessimism.
- The Road to Resilience
This is a publication from the American Psychological Association. It introduces the concept of resilience, factors associated with resilience, and suggestions for building resilience.
- Resilience in Response to Terrorism
This is a series of facts sheets from the American Psychological Association for practitioners. The fact sheets are tailored to special groups, such as military families, people of color, mental health workers, and the mentally ill.
- Hormones and Stress
This is an extensive website from the Study and Learning Materials On-line (SALMON) at the University of Plymouth in the UK. It provides an excellent overview of the role of hormones in the experience of stress.
- The Medical Basis of Stress and Psychological Disorders
This is a fun, easy to read article that explains the physiological experience of stress and psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety.
- Coping with Stress
This is an extensive website from the Study and Learning Materials On-line (SALMON) at the University of Plymouth in the UK. It provides comprehensive information about research examining correlates of effective coping.
- Support and Cardiovascular Health
This article appeared in the APA's Monitor. It provides a summary of the results from a study that found a relationship between seeking social support in the workplace and cardiovascular health.
- Stress Management Techniques
This is an article from the Mind Tools website that offers easy and effective techniques for stress management.
