A Practical, Holistic Approach to Stress & Wellness in a High Pressure World

Explore a practical and holistic approach to managing stress and wellness in a high-pressure world through this informative lecture by Dr. Nadia Haddad. Gain insights into the physiological and psychological impacts of stress on the body's equilibrium, and learn effective strategies for reducing stress through subtle lifestyle changes and non-pharmacologic interventions. Discover the importance of living in rhythm with internal and external factors, including sleep, eating habits, physical activity, and social connections. Delve into topics such as the glorification of stress, chronic stress management, and the benefits of acupuncture and massage. Access additional resources for mindfulness and meditation, and learn how to leverage Stanford Health Library's services for trustworthy health-related information.

Intro
Introductions
What is Stress?
Equilibrium
The Glorification of Stress
Compensate
Stress is in our heads, right?
Chronic Stress
What to do?
Managing Stress - Basics
How to live in rhythm?
Internal Rhythm
Sleep - Circadian Rhythm
Sleep cycle mismatch
Sleep deprivation
Sleep: Change what you can
Eating
Physical Activity
"Space" aka Downtime
External Rhythm
You as a Social Being
Social You
Get to know yourself
Acupuncture
Massage
Summary
Resources