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No Rest For the Holy: Clergy Burnout a Growing Concern – Stress Busting 101

August 3rd, 2010 | Comments Off

No Rest For the Holy: Clergy Burnout a Growing Concern – Stress Busting 101

God may have rested on the seventh day, but for a growing number of his ministers, there is more work — and stress — than ever, and less chance to unwind. That has led to all sorts of health problems among clergy, from a lack of exercise and a rise in obesity to problems of depression and substance abuse and all the many ills of modern life that pastors spend … Read entire article »

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Army Stressed After Nearly a Decade of War

July 29th, 2010 | Comments Off

Army Stressed After Nearly a Decade of War

After nine years of war, the U.S. Army is showing signs of stress because of repeated deployments and inadequate support for soldiers when they return, according to a blunt internal report released today. It blasts the Army’s leadership for failing to recognize the problem. The figures in recent years are staggering. The number of soldiers committing suicide has increased since 2004, surpassing civilian rates in 2008. Use of prescription drugs has tripled … Read entire article »

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