Stress Management
What is the first step in managing stress?
recognizing the signs (ex. Sweaty, hands shaking, heart beating, etc.)
Give three physical benefits of self-care
more energy, better shape, decrease stress symptoms, healthier heart, better digestive system, more alert, less headaches, les muscle tension, prevents disease and illness,
How many Canadians will experience a mental health concern in their lives?
1 in 5 Canadians
Self-care is just about your mental health.
False. Self- care can be mental, physical, emotional and spiritual
What are three negative effects of chronic stress?
illness, lack of sleep, sad, sore body/ muscles, speeds aging process, feeling nervous or anxious, neglecting responsibilities, eating too much/little, etc.
2.List four self-care activities that are cost free.
talk a walk, bath, Netflix, SPCA, read a book, deep breathing, taking a nap, etc.
What is mental illness?
Mental illness is a disturbance in thoughts, feelings and perceptions that are severe enough to affect day-to day functioning
2.Self-care is an active, deliberate choice.
True. Self-care has to be planned, it does not “just happen” we have to be proactive developing self-care plans
What is the number one reason for stress in Youth in Alberta?
School
3. How does self-care improve your ability to solve/ handle problems?
tolerate stress better, more optimistic thinking, can think outside the box, able to listen to others ideas, increased energy, improved productivity
What percentage of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder?
10- 20%
It is selfish to choose self-care over something/ someone else.
False. It is everyone’s right to practice self-care and put themselves first, we can take better care of others when we take care of ourselves first
5.What is the difference between negative stress (distress) and positive stress (eustress)?
Eustress: motivates, focuses energy, natural response to demands, short-term, improves overall well-being
Distress: negative symptoms, chronic, impacting wellness
4. What are three benefits of getting enough sleep (8-10 hours for 14-17 year olds)
improved memory, more energy, longer lifespan, fight against stroke, heart disease and premature aging, spur creativity, improved grades, sharpened attention, healthy weight, lower stress
Many people living with mental illness say the _______ is worse than the illness itself
Stigma
Stress alters the chemical balance of your body.
True. Chronic stress increases the stress hormone cortisol and affects many brain functions
Other than school, what are two other risk factors for teens to experience a higher level of stress?
life transitions, demands/expectations of family, body changes, peer pressure, bullying, etc.
5. How does self-care improve/ enhance relationships?
What percentage of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence?
70%
5.Everyone uses the same self-care activities to feel better.
False: Everyone’s self-care plan is different; it takes time and trying new things to find the best self-care for you