Stress

Vocabulary

100

The feeling of being overwhelmed with mental or emotional pressure

Stress

200

Anything that causes stress is called a _____________

Stressor

300

Under ______________________ we can usually deal with our problems.

Normal Stress

400

The term for a response to stress that involves either facing the problem or running away from it. 

Fight-or-Flight

500

Threatening events that happen over a long period of time, with no end in sight can lead to this.  

Chronic Stress

True/False

100

True or False: Stress can have negative effects on our bodies.

True

200

True or False: Stress does not usually affect our thinking. 

False

300

True or False: Most teens ask for help when they are experiencing stress and trauma.

False

400

True or False:  Feeling terrified or panicked is a symptom of normal stress. 

False

500

True or False: When we are experiencing extreme stress or trauma, we are more likely to take risks or act without thinking. 

True

Managing stress

100

Skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way are called ________________

Stress Management Skills

200

True or False: Getting 6-7 hours of sleep every night can help you better manage your daily stressors. 

False. Teenagers are recommended to get 8-10 hours of sleep per night, even though most don't!

300

Tensing and releasing different muscle groups in your body is an example of what type of mindfulness activity?

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

400

True or False: All of the different types of mindfulness and stress management techniques work for everyone.

False

500

Another name for Thankfulness, and something that can be helpful in reducing stress. 

Gratitude

Resilient Teen

100

The ability to recover quickly or in a healthy way from stress or misfortune is called ___________________.

Resilience

200

True or False: Using stress management techniques such as deep breathing, exercise, distracting yourself, and asking for help are positive ways to deal with your stress.

True

300

Conditions that may shield individuals from some of the negative consequences of stress are called ________________.

Protective Factors

400

Are parental resilience, social connections, strong social and community supports considered Internal or External protective factors?

External

500

Are positive attitudes/values/beliefs, good emotional health, and positive self-esteem considered Internal or External protective factors?

Internal