The Body
What is one example of physical/physiological reaction your body could have to stress?
Headaches, stomach aches, muscle tension and pain, sleep problems, heart disease, memory impairment, rapid breathing, weakened immune system, high blood pressure.
True or False: Stress is always a bad thing.
False. Stress can actually help our brain and body in moments where we need adrenaline and cortisol to make quick decisions and use bursts of energy. It's not healthy to stay in this stress-mode for long periods of time.
Who is a safe person you could talk to about your stressors?
Friends, parents, teacher, school counselor, family member, mentor, coach, doctor, trusted adult, etc.
What is a way you can use social media to help de-stress?
Watching funny videos, looking up creators who talk about their own mental health, talking to friends, playing games, etc.
What is an example of something that could cause stress?
Answers will vary but can include: academic pressure, homelessness, social pressures, financial strain, family transitions, traumatic events, perfectionism, decision fatigue, social media/technology.
What can predispose or predetermine what your body's response to stress may be?
Your genetics or your medical history.
When can you expect your brain to stop developing?
The brain won't stop developing until well into your 20's and 30's in age.
How many hours of sleep are recommended per night for a teenager aged 13-18?
The CDC recommends 8-10 hours of sleep for teens ages 13-18.
Technology can inspire stress due to FOMO. What does "FOMO" stand for?
Fear Of Missing Out
What Pixar movie highlights the different emotions?
Inside Out
What are cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline as a group?
Stress hormones
Which part of the brain is in charge of your survival instict?
Amygdala
What is one way you could regulate yourself if you were in a stressful situation?
Practice identifying your feelings, talk through your problem with someone you trust, journal, take a walk, deep breathing, give yourself compassion, etc.
According to the CDC, how many hours per day do teens ages 15-18 spend per day in front of a screen using entertainment media?
7.5 hours.
Who is the 19-time Olympic medalist swimmer featured in an HBO documentary called "The Weight of Gold" focused on the mental health issues of Olympic athletes?
Michael Phelps
When your body feels threatened, what are 3 categories of responses that the amygdala can send out to your body?
Fight, flight, or freeze.
What is a longer-term mental effect stress may have on the brain?
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, Alzheimer's, dementia, memory loss, etc.
What is it called when you use your senses to observe things around you and ground yourself?
What is the phone number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?
988
This common beverage, often consumed to stay alert, can increase stress levels by raising cortisol and adrenaline.
Caffeine and coffee
What is one of the stress hormones that your body and brain sends out when it perceives a threat?
Cortisol, adrenaline, or noradrenaline.
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements especially balance and posture?
The cerebellum.
What part of your brain can help with time management, organization, short-term memory, and goal setting?
The prefrontal cortex
Which pop singer know for songs like "Give Your Heart a Break", "Skyscaper", and "Cool for the Summer" has been outspoken about her mental health diagnoses of bipolar disorder and depression?
Demi Lovato
What part of the brain processes and transmits information and regulates neurochemicals?
Diencephalon.