Stress Facts and Myths
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Stress Prevention
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True or False...Stress can save your life.
True
100
This can lead to an increase in mental and physical health problems.
What is prolonged or chronic stress?
100
True or False...Playing sudoko,solitaire or arcade games can reduce stress.
True
100
Name 3 negative effects of stress on a college student ?
a. Relationship problems b. Lowers grades c. Sleep disruption d. Mood decline/Anxiety e. Health problems f. Substance misuse
100
True or False: You can completely eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.
False
200
Cortisol, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine, released by the body when under stress are known as
What are stress hormones?
200
Prolonged stress can lead to a decreased efficiency of which body system that helps to prevent colds and infections?
What is the immune system?
200
This green colored food that is used to make guacamole may help reduce stress
What is an avacado.
200
These beverages contain large amounts of caffeine which is a stimulant that can overtax your body and prevent you from relaxing.
What are energy drinks?
200
A place to go talk about your stress, located on the 4th floor of Frances Warde Hall.
What is the Frances Warde Health and Counceling Center?
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! What are 3 causes of college stress? (there are more than three)
• Being unhappy in your major • Being homesick • Room mate or housemate issues • Heavy academic schedule • Worried about family at home • Keeping up with your grades • Having to give speeches • Facing discrimination or harassment,bullying Financial issues Balancing a job and classes
300
Unmanaged stress can lead to this condition which symptoms include decreased mood, sleep disturbances, lack of concentration and changes in eating patterns.
What is Depression?
300
This exercise of writing down thoughts feelings, experiences, gratidudes and gripes may help to reduce stress levels.
What is journaling?
300
This tendency to put things off and increase stress levels.
What is procrastination?
300
The strategy to reduce stress consists of making to-do lists, schedules, long and short range planning and prioritizing.
What is time management?
400
What are 3 causes of life stress? (there are more than three)
• The death of a loved one • Divorce • Loss of a job • Increase in financial obligations • Getting married • Moving to a new home • Chronic illness or injury • Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem) • Taking care of an elderly or sick family member • Traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, theft, rape, or violence against you or a loved one.
400
This stress hormone causes abdominal fat to accumulate and enlarge individual fat cells.
What is cortisol?
400
What are 3 positive stressors? (there are more than three)
• Meeting or engaging in a challenge. • Coming in first place in a race. • Getting a promotion at your job. • Watching a suspenseful or scary movie. • Love, marriage, or childbirth. • Riding a roller coaster. • The holidays. • Engaging in exercise, especially weight training.
400
List 3 negative coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.(there are more than three)
• Criticizing yourself (negative self-talk) • Driving fast in a car • Chewing your fingernails • Becoming aggressive or violent (hitting someone, throwing or kicking something) • Eating too much or too little or drinking a lot of coffee • Smoking or chewing tobacco • Drinking alcohol • Yelling at your spouse, children, or friends • Taking a recreational drug to calm yourself • Avoiding social contact
400
True or False...counseling is for people who are experience significant mental and emotional problems,
False. cocunseling can help students sort out all types of issues big and small. It is also a place for self reflection and discovery. It is better to seek support before feeling at the end of your rope.
500
Positive stress is also known as a. Distress b. Eustress c. Stress Less d. Prostress
What is eustress?
500
Chronic stress has been associated with these risk factors and leading causes of death in the United States.
• What is heart disease? • What is Diabetes? • What is obesity? • What is substance abuse? What is suicide? • What is high blood pressure?
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Name one of the changes the body goes through during Fight or Flight.
-Heart rate blood pressure and respirations increases -Blood Thickens -Senses Sharpen -Heavy Breathing -Adrenaline Kicks In
500
List 3 negative effects of stress. (there are more then three)
- Physical complaints (stomachaches, headaches, chest pains, nausea, and diarrhea, and a sensation of numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, and face.) - Problems getting along with family members, friends, and teachers. - Changes in behavior at home (short temper, unexplained anger, crying for no reason). - Regression -- behavior that is not age-appropriate. - Dysfunctional sleep patterns, including nightmares, too little sleep, difficulty falling asleep, or even oversleeping. - Communication difficulty or personality changes, such as becoming withdrawn or requiring much more attention than usual. - Impatience. - A fast heartbeat. - A headache. - A stiff neck and/or tight shoulders. - Back pain. - Fast breathing. - Sweating, and sweaty palms. - An upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea.
500
List 2 services that are available at Carlow Univ. to support students in stress management.
1. massage therapy 2. counseling services 3. nutrition counseling 4. recreation and athletics 5. campus ministry services 6. relaxation room with massage chair in the Wellness center
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