Anatomy
One of a pair of glands located near the kidneys that produces hormones, including norepinephrine
Adrenal gland
Are alcohol or drugs of any type an effective way to cope with stress?
No
The force caused by the blood pressing against the body’s tubes that carry blood through the body (arteries)
Blood pressure
Stepping away from distractions, such as social media and texting
Time-out
Campus Principal
Mr. Barrrett
A chemical produced by cells and released into the bloodstream that has specific effects on the body
Hormone
Doing several things at the same time; this can add to stress and your ability to focus.
Multitasking
To make something, such as pain or suffering, easier to handle
Alleviate
Breathing and relaxing exercises
Meditation
To develop over time by natural processes
Evolve
Breathing rate increases to deliver more oxygen to the muscles and tissue.
Lungs
To notice or become aware of something
Perceive
Feelings of worry or fear that may be strong enough to interfere with a person’s daily activities
Anxiety
The act or process of sitting quietly to relax
Meditation
To handle a problem successfully
Cope
One of several chemicals produced and released in the body when a person feels threatened or afraid
Stress hormone
Something that causes feelings of worry or anxiety; the state of worry caused by problems in life
Stress
Continuing for a long time or repeatedly occurring
Chronic
What do animals do when pushed into a corner?
Fight...Fight or flight response
Who can you go to if you need help?
Any school staff member, parents, siblings, other family members
Something that occurs in the brain or body that suggests that there is a disease or disorder present
Symptom
Ways to cope with stress
Listening to music
Going for a walk/driving around
Know your stressors and avoid those that are avoidable
Organizing (to do lists, break tasks into smaller pieces, cleaning room, planning ahead/checking calendar)
Exercising
Doing your favorite hobby/something that makes you happy
A condition in which a person feels sad and hopeless and may have difficulty concentrating and thinking
Depression
Name one of the motivational speakers from last week
Eric Thomas, Denzel Washington or Matthew McConaughey
Possible effects of stress? Name two.
Lack of Motivation or Focus
Irritability or Anger
Sleep Disruptions/Restlessness
Sadness or Depression
Over or Under Eating
Higher rate of risky behavior
Headaches
Chest Pain
Fatigue
Muscle Tension
Upset Stomach