Understanding Stress
This type of stress is short-term and occurs after an unexpected event.
What is acute stress?
Financial problems, work pressure, or academic deadlines fall under this category of stressors.
What are psychological stressors?
This effect of stress can lead to trouble concentrating and remembering things.
What is impaired memory and focus?
Writing down things you appreciate daily is an example of this technique.
What is practicing gratitude?
This type of anger can be positive when expressed in a healthy way.
What is constructive anger?
Chronic stress happens when someone experiences this for an extended period.
What is ongoing pressure or repeated difficult situations?
Stress caused by major life changes, such as moving or the death of a loved one.
What are environmental stressors?
What is impaired memory and focus?
What are the physiological effects of stress?
Regular physical activity helps reduce stress by releasing these "feel-good" hormones.
What are endorphins?
The part of the brain responsible for processing emotions and triggering anger.
What is the amygdala?
Name two hormones released in response to stress.
What are cortisol and adrenaline?
This stressor occurs when someone experiences discrimination, bullying, or conflicts with others.
What is a social stressor?
Stress weakens this part of the brain responsible for decision-making and self-control.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
Recognizing and understanding what causes stress in your life is known as this.
What is identifying triggers?
Chronic anger can lead to these two major health risks.
What are heart disease and high blood pressure?
Stress triggers this physiological response that prepares the body for danger.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
Being a caregiver or living in poverty can lead to this long-term stressor.
What is chronic stress?
Elevated levels of cortisol from chronic stress can contribute to this mental health condition.
What is depression or anxiety?
Deep breathing, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation are all techniques used for this.
What is stress management?
One method for managing anger involves stepping away from a heated situation to calm down.
What is taking a break or time-out?
DAILY DOUBLE This system in the body is weakened by long-term stress, making a person more susceptible to illnesses.
What is the immune system?
Exposure to loud noise, pollution, or extreme weather can cause this type of stress.
What is a physical or environmental stressor?
Stress affects digestion and can lead to this common condition characterized by stomach pain and bloating.
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Creating a schedule to balance work, school, and personal time helps manage stress by improving this.
What is time management?
This anger management strategy involves finding solutions instead of just focusing on the problem.
What is problem-solving?