Definitions
This can be defined as the degree to which you feel overwhelmed or unable to cope as a result of pressures (stressors) that are unmanageable.
What is stress?
Examples of this response include: Aggression, yelling, hyperactivity, being combative
What is fight?
This is where you go from K- 12 grade. (it is currently virtual)
What is school?
This is associated with improved health, immune functioning, and longevity. Ex, close friends, pets, family
What are social supports?
True or False: Some stress is helpful
What is TRUE A little bit is good. That pressure you feel before a job interview or a big test can help you do your best. It helps you rise to a challenge, step up your stamina, and focus.
This is an event or condition which we view as threatening, challenging, or overwhelming.
What is a stressor?
Examples of this response include: Running away from the danger. Engaging in risk-taking behavior – drugs, truancy
What is flight?
This is a feeling of having to fit in.
What is peer pressure?
If left untreated, this can lead to a weakened immune system, causing you illnesses and health issues. (physical and emotional)
What are negative impacts of stress on your health?
True or False: Stress management CANNOT improve your attitude and academic performance
What is FALSE?
This refers to any emotional and physical responses to the stressor such as rapid heartbeat, elevated cortisol levels, and crying.
What is stress reaction?
During this stress response a person is unable to act. Lacks emotional expression. Spacing out. Isolating from the world. Difficulty focusing. Challenges with short-term memory.
What is freeze?
This is connections people often make with each other, can be romantic or friendly
What is relationships?
This is scheduled "me" time. It is the practice of putting yourself first.
What is self care?
True or False: Stress can save your life
What is TRUE: the 5 F's Stress responses
Helps decrease stress and relaxes the body
What is mediation?
During this stress response the person is accepting the danger. Befriending and complying with the attacker to save yourself.
What is friend?
What is insecurities?
Name 3 positive stressors..
• Planning a wedding • Having a baby • Buying your first home • Purchasing your dream car • Getting promoted at work • Finding your true love • Getting in touch with an old friend or lost relative • Graduating from college • Taking a placement exam • Going on vacation • Landing your dream job
True or False: Stress is preventable
What is FALSE Stress come in positive and negative forms and is a part of life
This hormone is naturally produced in our body as a response to stress
What is Adrenaline?
In the face of fear, person is so overwhelmed by stress that their mind and body shut down causing you to become very sleepy.
What is fatigue?
What are life changes?
Name 3 ways to reduce stress...
• Listening to music • Playing with a pet • Laughing or crying • Taking a bath or shower • Writing, painting, or other creative activity • Praying or going to church • Exercising or getting outdoors to enjoy nature • Practicing deep breathing, meditation, or muscle relaxation
True or False: Aerobic exercise reduces depression and anxiety, and improves management of stress. Use of relaxation techniques can reduce headaches, high blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia, and improve immune functioning.
What is True?