RELAX!!! Stress-free radio

About the show

Make the Mind-Body connection with your Radio or Internet connection. Listen online, in the car, or at home to Dr. Sydney Miller.

Montreal's foremost stress reliever has the perfect finale to your CJAD Weekend. Get recharged and reinvigorated. Dr. Miller helps you unwind, with CJAD's RELAX--Stress-free Radio.

Email Dr. Syd Miller at: relax@cjad.com

TIPS ON HOW TO COPE WITH H1N1 ANXIETY (American Psycholpgical Association)http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=194

1. Keep things in perspective. Government officials are preparing for possible worst-case scenarios in order to protect the public. The public, however, does not need to expect the worst.

2. Get the facts. Gather information that will help you accurately determine your risk so that you can take reasonable precautions. Find a credible source you can trust. The situation could evolve rapidly, so gather information at regular intervals in order to help you distinguish fact from rumors. Be wary of unsubstantiated rumors, which can be upsetting and may deter you from taking appropriate action.

3. Maintain a hopeful outlook. Public health agencies around the globe are working to identify outbreaks of the illness and to ensure the availability of the best medical care to those who are sick. Work has been underway for several months to develop a vaccine.

4. Stay healthy. A healthy lifestyle-including proper diet, exercise and rest -is your best defense against any disease threat. Adopting hygienic habits such as washing your hands regularly will also minimize your exposure to all types of germs and disease sources. A healthy body can have a positive impact on your thoughts and emotions, enabling you to make better decisions and deal with the flu's uncertainties.

5. Build resilience. Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, threats or significant sources of stress. Draw on skills you have used in the past that have helped you to manage life's adversities and use those skills to help you manage concerns about a flu pandemic.

6. Have a plan. Think about how you might respond if the flu were discovered in your area. Planning in advance can lessen your anxiety.

7. Communicate with your children. Discuss the flu with honest and age- appropriate information. If your children have concerns, addressing these together may ease their anxiety and distress. Parents can also help allay distress by focusing children on routines and schedules that remain unchanged despite any changes due to flu preparations. Remember that children will observe adults behaviors and emotions for cues on how to manage their own emotions during this time.

8. Keep connected. Maintaining social networks can foster a sense of normality, and provide valuable outlets for sharing feelings and relieving stress.

COMING UP SUNDAY NIGHT NOVEMBER 15th
Join Dr. Miller next Sunday night as he examines the issue of Eating Disorders. From Anorexia to obesity to dieting, issues regarding our weight and body shape are growing. Starting from a very young age, we are becoming increasingly obsessed with body image. This can create some serious challenges and problems. Join Dr. Miller as he explores this important and sensitive topic.

PAST SHOWS

SUNDAY August 9^{th :} The Self-Esteem Show. In this show the important relationship between self-esteem, self-confidence and mental health was explored.

SUNDAY August 16th: The "Back to School" special. In this show, Dr. Miller discussed with his special guest Erwin Neumark, how to prepare your children for a smooth stress-free return to school.

SUNDAY September 27th: Coping with Stress. In this show the signs and symptoms of stress were examined (including the opportunity to take the Relax! Stress Free Radio Questionnnaire), and solutions for for how to manage stress were discussed.

SUNDAY October 11th: Child and Adolescent Stress. Dr. Miller and guest Child Psychologist Peter Gantis talked about how to identfiy stress in your children, and most importantly what to do aboutit!

SUNDAY October 25th: Anxiety and Panic Attacks. How do you know if you are having Panic Attacks? Where do they come from? What do we do about them?

SUNDAY November 8th: Coping with H1N1 Anxiety. See above for tips on how to cope with H1N1 fears.