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PSYCHOLOGICALLY SPEAKING... A HEALTHY MIND LEADS TO A HEALTHY BODY... talk to a psychologist...  Our timely articles are dedicated to bring helpful information to assist in managing life's challenges.  Please feel free to share these articles with family members, friends, community leaders, local professionals, teachers, and anyone else interested in learning how psychology can enrich your life. Simply click on the articles below.  Don't Let Workplace Stress Ruin Your Labor Day Holiday Almost one-third of Americans have trouble balancing their work and family lives. Overwhelmed By the Back to School Rush?  Back to school time can be overwhelming for many parents and children and teens.  Managing Your Stress in Tough Economic Times... Americans feel additional stress and anxiety about their financial future. Finding Help:  How to Choose a Psychotherapist.... Seek assistance if you are feeling overwhelmed or need help dealing with feelings or problems. LOOKING FOR A REFERRAL? click here   A Psychologically Healthy Workplace:   Organizations of all types, large and small, for-profit and not-for-profit, from across the U.S. and Canada, are implementing programs and policies that foster employee health and well-being while enhancing organizational performance. The New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA) is now accepting applications for our 2008 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award (PHWA)which recognizes businesses and organizations that have demonstrated an interest in creating a psychologically healthy workplace. These organizations recognize that a healthy workplace can increase productivity and have instituted programs, policies and procedures that are designed to be responsive to their workforce in ways that contribute to their organizational bottom line.  To learn more about the program and for an online application click on the Psychologically Healthy Workplace icon.