Stress
Can stress be helpful?
It can be helpful in short bursts by triggering us to prepare for important things.
What are some ways that can help you go to sleep at night?
minimizing late night texting, gaming and use of Social media, reading yourself to sleep, and keeping a consistent schedule.
What are some ways to lower stress?
Deep breathing, using positive self-talk, exercise, playing with pets, read, journaling, reaching out to friends and family.
What are the 3 types of stress?
Routine stress, stress from change and traumatic stress.
How can stress be harmful?
Chronic stress can make your brain act like you are in constant danger!
How many hours of sleep do teens need every night?
9-10 hours
What are some unhealthy ways to deal with stress?
Eating too much or too little, abuse alcohol and other drugs, spend too much time alone, act grumpy or mean to others, spending way too much time with video games or social media.
True or False: The 3 types of stress vary in intensity?
True
What 3 ways can stress affect us?
It can have an effect on the body, mind, and behavior.
True or False: Lack of sleep will make managing stress more difficult?
True
How can you recognize stress?
mind, body, mood, etc...
True or False: Chronic (constant) stress can make your brain act like you are in constant danger?
True
True or False: Feeling stressed out is common, but not normal?
True (If stress feels normal, we no longer do anything about it)
True or False: Our bodies grow develop, & restore while we sleep?
True
True or False: Staying healthy includes learning how to manage stress?
True
What is stress?
The brain's response to a demand.