Are We OK

This article reports that studies conducted by companies Herman Group Inc. and O.G. Tanner find that upto 40 percent of workers in the United States are anxious and distracted by current events as of September 1, 2003. Stress management courses can reduce worker anxiety and increase productivity. The book " Mental Health and Productivity in the Workplace" can help human resource and training managers. In addition to offering information on clinical topics as anxiety and stress, depression and burnout and alcohol and drug use, the book covers organizational issues such as executive development, change and office politics.