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Stress that causes negative feelings and harmful health effects
Distress
State of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion
Burnout
Body system that consists of glands, which secrete hormones to regulate body processes
Endocrine System
Relaxation technique that involves paying careful attention to the body, scanning it for signs of tension, and then releasing that tension
Body Scan
Stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one
Toxic Stress
Positive stress that encourages growth and motivation
Eustress
Stress-related disorder characterized by flashbacks, feelings of numbness, and difficulty sleeping after an extremely stressful event
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Body system consisting of organs, tissues, and cells that defend against infection
Immune System
Relaxation technique that involves tensing and then relaxing each part of the body until the whole body feels relaxed
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Physiological reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event
Relaxation Response
Factors that lead to stress
Stressors
Ability to think, reason, and remember
Cognition
Body system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that trade information throughout the body
Nervous System
Relaxation technique that involves imagining one’s self in a pleasant environment
Visualization
Act of thinking about the good aspects of stressful events
Positive Reappraisal
Physiological stress reaction in which the body mobilizes its resources to fight off or escape from a perceived threat; also called the stress response
Flight or Fight Response
Chemicals that coordinate the fight-or-flight response; include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol
Stress Hormones
Body system consisting of organs that take in foods, pass nutrients from these sources into the bloodstream, and then expel waste out of the body
Digestive System
Practice of devoting the appropriate amount of time to each task, only committing to tasks you have time for, and prioritizing tasks; helps people reach goals and reduce stress
Time management
Act of using relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, visualization, focused attention, and guided movements, while focusing intensely on the present
Mindfullness-Based Stress Reduction
Extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events, such as disasters, sexual assault, or violence
Trauma
Mental illness that develops as a result of stressful events
Stress Related Disorder
Mental illness that develops as a result of stressful events
Stress Related Disorder
Process of using strategies to reduce the impact of the stress response and handle threatening situations in positive ways
Stress Management
Type of stress caused by the constant presence of technology
Technostress