Stress A new life support system, developed by doctors at leading universities, gives callers access to expert advice from psychiatrists, 24-hours a day. The din of downtown fades quietly away in the cool hush of the insurance company's sun-washed pastel lobby. Sentinels of palms and hibiscus frame the deck.
Serenity crescendos across the rooms.
The atmosphere, though, is deceiving. Martin has been creaking along, muddling through life most of her adult years. She has experienced an endless cycle of winning and losing battles over stress, anxiety and depression. She has sought help through traditional therapy a few times in her life, with mixed results. Martin has thought about using the Internet for online therapy, but has serious concerns about confidentiality.