Why are we so stressed out? (And what can we do about it?)
November 5, 2008, 6- 8pm
Duke of York Original Pub (39 Prince Arthur Ave.)
Stress is a part of daily life, but how much is healthy vs. hazardous?
Why is stress so prevalent, what are the warning signs to indicate
we've had too much, and how can we learn to cope? Panelists speak to
genetic aspects, preventative measures, the use of coping strategies
such as mindful meditation, and delve into the cultural ideas about
stress in society.

Experts:
•Dr John Cairney, Senior Research Scientist, CAMH / McMaster Family
Medicine Professor of Child Health Research
•Dr. Scott Schieman, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of
Toronto
•Dr. Zindel Segal, Morgan Firestone Chair in Psychotherapy, Mount
Sinai Hospital / Head, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Clinic, CAMH /
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto