Stress

Causes of Stress

100

Things that cause stress are called ______?

Stressors

200

Name 3 possible stressors at school.

Homework, presentations, school subjects (Math/English/Science) being late, tests, bullying, peer conflict

300

Name 3 possible stressors at home.

Divorce, family conflict (parents fighting), financial issues, a loved one who is ill, death of a family member, change in family dynamics

400

What is stress?

Body’s physical and psychological reactions to situations people perceive as threats

500

Name 3 possible stressors in your social life.

Peer pressure, fighting with your friends/girlfriends/boyfriends, asking someone out, rumors, social media, bullying

Good or Bad Stress?

100

______ stress can motivate us and teach us time management skills.

Good/Eustress

200

Not dealing with your stress can cause what?

Long term physical and psychological issues.

300

_____ stress makes it difficult to function on a daily basis.

Bad/Distress

400

Too much stress can have____________ effects on your mind and body.

negative

500

Which of the following would cause good stress? A. Not completing your homework on time. B. Your girlfriend breaks up with you. C. Getting your driver's license. D. Death of a family member or friend.

C. Getting your driver's license.

How to Manage Stress

100

Thinking this way will help you manage your stress better.

Positive thinking.

200

____________ thinking tends to cause more stress.

Negative

300

Name 3 positive ways to deal with stress.

Listen to music, meditation, exercise, sleeping, eating healthy, go for a walk, talk to someone, take a break, ask or help, do something you enjoy, identify the stressor, write/Draw/Read

400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Name 3 positive ways to deal with stress at school.

Get organized, ask for help, complete your work on time, study, practice, manage your time well, talk to someone

500

Why is it important to identify your stressors?

So that you can problem solve ways to deal with them in a positive manner, so they don't cause long term effects or start affecting other areas of your life. It is important to pay attention to the physical and psychological signs.

Side Effects of Stress

100

In what way can stress affect you?

Physical (body), Psychological (mind), Emotional, Behavioral

200

Name 3 ways stress can affect you physically.

Headaches, skin problems (acne), weight gain/loss, over sleeping, insomnia, stomachaches, fast heartbeat, perspiration, ulcers, high blood pressure, constant fatigue, dizziness

300

How can stress effect someone in a positive way? Name 4

It can motivate you to succeed, helps you learn and grow, teach's you time management and how to meet deadlines, makes you resilient, helps you to improve, could make you more assertive, helps you to problem solve, can be good for your immune system (short term)

400

Name three ways stress can affect you psychologically/emotionally.

Mood swings, lack of concentration, anxiety, anger, irritability, depression, panic attacks, crying, nightmares, restless, confusion, feelings of helplessness

500

Name 3 negative behaviors for dealing with stress.

Substance use, ignoring the issues, recklessness, lateness, pacing, overeating, not eating enough, not caring about physical appearance, grinding your teeth, pulling hair, nail biting, becoming agressive, taking things out on others

True or False?

100

There are many solutions to dealing with stress?

True

200

Youth do not suffer from stress.

False

300

Managing your stress is all about taking charge of your thoughts, emotions, schedule, environment and the way you deal with problems?

True

400

You can learn and grow from stress?

True

500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY Stress is always negative?

False