Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Worksite Stress Management Program: Combining Organizational and Individual Interventions

International Journal of Stress Management

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 49-62

  Munz, David C ^a   Kohler, Jennifer M ^a   Greenberg, Carl I ^b  

^a SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Assessment Solutions Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

Emotional well being; Job stress; Stress management; Stressor reduction

Indexed keywords

EID: 0035638202     PISSN: 10725245     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1009553413537     Document Type: Article

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