Stress Basics
Stress is your body’s reaction to a ______.
Challenge or demand
Homework and tests can be a cause of what kind of stress
Both! Eustress and distress
Stress can make your heart beat ________.
Faster
Taking deep breaths can help _______ stress.
Calm
Stress is always bad.
False
What is the “good” kind of stress that can motivate you?
Eustress
Give one example of a school-related stressor.
Tests, projects, peer pressure, etc.
Stress can cause trouble with eating and _______.
Sleeping
What type of physical activity is good for managing stress?
Exercise (running, sports, walking, etc.)
Stress can sometimes help you focus.
True
What is the “bad” kind of stress that can make you sick?
Distress
Give one example of a stressor outside of school.
Family conflict, moving, chores, sports pressure, etc.
When stressed, the brain releases chemicals like ________.
Adrenaline/Cortisol
Talking to a ______ you trust can help with stress.
Friend, parent, teacher, counselor
Laughing can reduce stress.
True
True or False – Stress is only something adults feel.
False
What word do we use to describe things that cause stress?
Stressors
Name one way stress can affect your mood.
Angry, sad, worried, nervous, frustrated, etc.
Instead of avoiding problems, this coping skill involves breaking a big task into smaller, manageable steps
Problem solving
Ignoring stress makes it go away.
False
Name one physical sign of stress
Sweating, stomachache, headache, etc
True or False – Stress can only come from bad events.
False
(even good events like birthdays can cause stress)
True or False – Stress can make it harder to concentrate and learn.
True
Name 2 healthy coping strategies for stress.
Exercise, listening to music, drawing, journaling, talking to someone, deep breathing, etc.
Stress affects only your body, not your mind.
False