Stress Management

Stress

100

Another name for the "stress response"

Fight or Flight Response

200

Reducing your time on ________ can help to reduce overall stress levels

Social media

300

Chronic Stress over an extended period of time can lead to diagnosed...

(Clinical) Depression

400

Stress that happens suddenly and is surprising is called...

Acute Stress

500

Name 3 different pressures that can happen in a school setting

• parental pressure
• societal pressure to succeed
• social pressure
• Obsession with grades.
• Anxiety.
• Extreme competitiveness.
• Changes in appetite.
• Working constantly.

Definitions

100

the action of delaying or postponing something is called...(many of us do this with our hw)

procrastination

200

a state of mental or emotional strain from something difficult is called....

General Definition of (Stress)

300

Positive Stress is called...

Eustress

400

Negative Stress is called...

Distress

500

Laughter triggers the release of what endorphin that makes you feel good

Dopamine

Stress Management Remedies

100

What is an item you could have in your room to help relieve stress levels? 

Color lamp, led strips, lava lamp, etc.

200

Reducing or eliminating this from your diet can help to lower stress levels.

caffeine (coffee, energy drinks, soda)

300

scents like peppermint, spearmint and citrus have therapeutic effects.  This is called...

aromatherapy

400

A common stress management exercise that involves breathing and stretching

Yoga

500

What is an example of an environmental stressor?

natural disasters, loud noises, extreme temperatures, large crowds, crime.

Body Response

100

teens should get how much hours of sleep each night?

7-9 hours

200

Being deficient (low) in this particular vitamin can lead to lower mental health levels

Vitamin D

300

What are 2 physical effects/symptoms is associated with acute stress?

dizziness, high bp, increased heart rate, foggy thinking, trouble sleeping, etc. 

400

What are two mental signs of someone with high amount of stress?

• Crying spells or bursts of anger.
• Difficulty eating.
• Losing interest in daily activities.
• Increasing physical distress symptoms such as headaches or stomach pains.
• Fatigue.
• Feeling guilty, helpless, or hopeless.
• Avoiding family and friends.
• Moodiness
• anxiousness
• inability to have fun

500

Hormones triggered in the stress response

Adrenaline & Cortisol

Stress Management Techniques

100

Studies show that this is the most effective way to reduce stress & anxiety

Exercise

200

name 3 positive coping techniques

Lots of possibilities....

300

An item that can be safely squeezed to prevent immediate stress

Stress Ball

400

Expression through movement is often called _______ and can be an amazing stress reliever

Dancing

500

a technique originated from the army, where you are clenching your muscles then relaxing them to help you relax or sleep

progressive relaxation