Stressors
College, and/or living on your own, is expensive! Lack of _______ can be a large stressor for young adults.
Money or finances
Many programs and places exist to offer support easing the financial burden. Talk to family, college staff, etc. about what may be available to you.
When experiencing high levels of stress, you may experience a decrease in this at nighttime.
Sleep
Taking care of and nurturing yourself is essential to maintaining physical and emotional well-being this is often referred to as _____.
Self-care
Educational institutions employ these professionals to support you with a variety of academic and personal concerns.
Guidance counselors
Over 75% of college students report moderate to high levels of stress.
True
Leaving home can be tough. This usually involves moving away from your family and friends, also known as your _______ system.
Support system
It can feel lonely and be isolating to be away from family and friends. Keep connected, and continue to seek healthy new connections
Popular media often portrays this symptom of stress in a comical way, but it can often lead to gut or digestive issues or weight gain due to over consumption of non-nutritional foods.
Stress eating/binge eating
Having a consistent daily ____ can be helpful in managing stress, some predictability can reduce anxiety.
routine or schedule
Organizations such as CareerCenters or Joblink exist to support Mainers who want help locating job training or career opportunities. This service is completely _____.
Free
Young adults aged 18-24 make up less than 10% of Maine's population.
True- 8%
As we grow older our goals, values, and preferences may change. You may not feel quite like yourself. New environments may exacerbate this process, making young people feel a loss of _____.
Identity
Figuring out "who you are" is continuous process that happens throughout your life span, you will continue to change and grow!
menstrual cycle
Seeing this kind of professional regularly to talk through your experiences can be helpful in reducing stress and preventing long term mental health symptoms.
Therapist or counselor
Your university or employer may have a list of resources they offer to support you in a variety of ways on their _____.
website
These may also be found in handbooks, or by asking your supervisor or academic advisor.
All stress is bad.
False- healthy stress is called eustress. This type of stress can promote positive personal growth.
College is hard, and it may be difficult to adjust to the change of pace and level of course work. Keeping your _____ up, can be stressful.
Grades or GPA
Colleges and educational institutions typically have many academic support services available, use them!
Stress can be a symptom of or lead to other mental health concerns including d______ and a______.
depression and anxiety
Name three coping strategies
These vary person to person! What works for one, may not work for another.
The online forum PsychologyToday curates a list of local to you _________ if you need help locating one that may be a good fit for you.
therapists or counselors
Everyone experiences stress the same way.
False
As you become adults, you may feel or see yourself at very different places in life, from your peers or others your age. This can be unsettling and make you feel behind in life. There is a saying that says ______ is the thief of joy.
Comparison- everyone progresses at their own pace! Focusing on the journey as opposed to the outcome can help limit unnecessary stress.
Three primary hormones are released into the brain when stress is experienced. Name one.
Norepinephrine, cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline)
Learn to recognize when you need _____ and how to ask for it.
Help
988
Cortisol, the stress hormone, is produced in the brain.
False- produced in the adrenal glands located on top of the kidneys.