Coping with caring --- the dangers of chronic stress and burnout
Working for charities and nonprofit organizations is rewarding and inspiring for many of us. However, in today's climate of change and uncertainty, helping work can also take its toll.

Symptoms of Stress
Early warnings (generally, these can be any significant changes in your usual pattern of behaviour) can indicate that something might be wrong. This site has some specific signs to look for.

Workplace Stress - General Information
"Workplace stress" is the harmful physical and emotional responses that can happen when there is a conflict between job demands on the employee and the amount of control an employee has over meeting these demands.

Guidebook on Vicarious Trauma: Recommended Solutions for Anti-Violence Workers
This guidebook is written for those individuals who have chosen to dedicate a time in their life to work with abused women, children and their abusers - 2001.

Mental Health for Immigrants - Video of an ESL Class Workshop
In partnership with community, settlement, and employment organizations CMHA Toronto provides mental health capacity and cultural competency workshops to newcomers who are experiencing resettlement stress and mental health issues.

The Personal Security Index, 2003
The Personal Security Index (PSI) is a tool which measures annual changes in the security of Canadians along three key dimensions – economic security, health security, and physical safety - 2003.

Tipsheet for Reducing and Managing Stress
The suggestions in Tipsheet for Reducing and Managing Stress may add to your repertoire of strategies.