Video Podcasts

Overview:
Life has become stressful for many people because of the turbulence in the economy. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, a psychiatrist describes the physical and emotional impact of stress and discusses strategies to cope with stress and related conditions, including anxiety and depression.

Part one of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• Good stress vs. bad stress
• Coping with financial stress
• Excessive stress and anxiety
• Body's reactions to stress
• Stress management
• Good sleep hygiene
• Panic attacks

Guest:
Dr. Jill RachBeisel, a psychiatrist and the director of community psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. RachBeisel is also an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• UMMC Department of Psychiatry
• Special Programs
• Psychiatric Emergency Services
• "Hey, My Doctor's on TV!" Behind the Scenes at Maryland Health Today