Causes of STRESS
List two examples of events that can cause positive stress
Winning the lotto, getting a new house, getting married, birth of a child, promotion, etc
True or False: Stress causes your heart to pump faster
Known as "fight or flight" Your heart pumps blood faster to your muscles, in case you need to run for your life
True or False: Coping Skill is something you have to learn.
False: We all have coping skills, some may be more beneficial than others. We can also play off of our natural abilities to find coping skills we enjoy and are beneficial for mental wellbeing.
True or False: All stress is out of your control
False: While some stress feels like it is being forced upon us, small changes in our daily lives can give us back feeling of control and the ability to choose where we spend our time & energy
List three negative stress management methods.
Substance use
Sleeping too much
Ignoring the problem
Negative thinking
Eating too much
Stress is the same for everyone.
True or False: All stress is bad
False
What are some physical symptoms of stress?
Low energy, headaches, upset stomach, tense muscles, rapid heart beats, insomnia, frequent colds or infections, dry mouth, nervousness, and more.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ______.
What is exercise
Name one stress reducing activity you have found to be helpful.
Yoga, deep breathing art making, gratitude practice, scheduling in down time,
Worrying is a negative way of dealing with stress True/ False
True
Only adults experience stress
MYTH! Like adults, children and teens also experience stress, in fact stress is extremely common among teens.
List two examples of events that can cause negative stress
Loss of job, death of a family member, etc
How does stress affect muscles?
Muscles become more tense, shoulders and neck may ache
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.
What is journaling
True or False: Stress can save your life
True: Stress can motivate people to prepare or perform, like when they need to take a test or interview for a new job. Stress can even be life-saving in some situations. In response to danger, your body prepares to face a threat or flee to safety.
Being angry is a positive stress management method. True or False?
False
Laughing lowers stress hormones
Fact! cortisol, epinephrine, & adrenaline are stress hormones and they strengthen the immune system by releasing health-enhancing hormones
What are some common causes of internal stress?
Pessimism, inability to accept uncertainty, Rigid thinking, Lack of flexibility
Name four organs that are affected by stress.
Brain, heart, lungs, Stomach, Kidney, liver
Name one benefit of coping skills.
Ability to decrease unwanted symptoms, management of emotions, ability to be in-tune with our body's messages
Name one of the changes the body goes through during the "Fight or Flight" response.
Heart rate increases, Blood Thickens, Senses Sharpens, Heavier Breathing, Adrenaline Kicks In, sweaty palms,
Exercise is important in managing with stress? True/ False
True
Taking a break from stressful situations, decreasing negative self-talk, practicing relaxation techniques are all positive ways to cope with stress
FACT! These and many more are simple steps teens can take that promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Name 3 causes of stress in your life right now
Any
Long term stress can cause... (mental or physical)
Name two of your own coping skills
ANY
True or False: You can completely eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.
False
What is negative thinking?
Making a problem bigger than it really is, resulting in stress.
School is the top source of stress for teens
Fact!