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Stress Reduction Programmes for the Workplace

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The theoretical basis for stress reduction in the workplace—psychosocial and physiological aspects—forms the first part of this chapter. A distinction is made between improvement of “good” forces and reduction of “evil” forces. The physiological counterparts of “good” (regeneration) and “bad” (energy mobilization) are presented. Furthermore, a distinction between organization-based and individual stress reduction programmes is made.

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    Tores Theorell M.D., Ph.D.

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Theorell, T. (2012). Stress Reduction Programmes for the Workplace. In: Gatchel, R., Schultz, I. (eds) Handbook of Occupational Health and Wellness. Handbooks in Health, Work, and Disability. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4839-6_18

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