Resources
Physical Effects of Stress
Psychological Effects of Stress
Healthy Coping Strategies
Unhealthy Coping Strategies
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Also known as HealthLink BC, this resource provides confidential health information, advice, and navigation through telephone or online. 

What is 811

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This physical effect is a symptom of stress or anxiety which is unpredictable and manifested by intense apprehension, fear, or terror.

What is a panic attack?

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This psychological effect can cause liquid to pour out of the eyes.

What is crying?

100

An example of this coping strategy is "I want it that way" by the Backstreet Boys. 

What is music?

100

This coping strategy could mean a trip to the liquor store. 

What is drinking?

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This resource is a skill-building program designed to help youth and adults manage low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, and worry. 

What is Bounce back?

200
This physical symptom can cause fatigue, loss of productivity, and decreased mood. 
What is insomnia/sleep problems?
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This effect of stress can cause confusion, cause one to ask the same question over again, and cause inability to follow directions. 

What is memory problems?

200

This coping strategy could include finger painting, journaling, or drawing. 

What is art therapy?
200

This coping strategy could include bottling up feelings or not allowing one to process a stressful situation. 

What is avoidance?

300

This resource uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help manage anxiety.

What is Mindshift?

300

This physical symptom can damage your arteries by making them less elastic, and put you at risk for a cardiovascular event. 

What is high blood pressure/hypertension?
300
This psychological effect can cause decreased motivation and energy. 
What is exhaustion?
300

This coping strategy could include going for a walk, playing tennis, or going to the gym.

What is exercise?

300

This coping strategy could cause one to inflict shallow cuts and scarring on their body. 

What is self-harm?

400

If you feel you are needing more personalized, professional help, you can get a referral from your family doctor to this resource. 

Mental health and substance use services (Fraser Health)
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This physical effect can cause pain, tooth damage, headaches, and a clicking sound with jaw movement. 

What is jaw clenching?

400

This psychological effect can cause one to lash out and damage relationships. 

What is aggression?
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This strategy could include talking to a coworker, friend, or family member about a situation that caused stress. 
What is debriefing?
400

This strategy can cause one to binge on large amounts of food without getting rid of excess calories. 

What is binge-eating?

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