What is stress?

Stressors

100

What are stressors? 

Factors that can lead to stress 

200

What can positive stressors cause?Give an example of positive stress. 

Positive stressors can cause a feeling of excitement. 

-Going to a concert/event 

-Graduating high school 

-Going to prom 

300

What feeling can negative stressors cause? Give an example of negative stressors. 

Negative stressors can cause an unpleasant and anxious feeling. 

-Taking a drivers test/any test 

-Problems in a relationship/friendship

-Environment 

400

Give a few examples of major life event stressors. 

-Losing a loved one 

-Moving to a new school 

-An illness or health condition 

-Submitting a college application 

500

Give a few examples of minor, daily stressors. 

-Having a test 

-An argument with a friend or sibling 

-Having a lot of homework to do 

-Moments before a sports meet/game 

Stressors in teens

100

What are specific things that can cause teenagers in particular to feel stressed. 

-Relationships

-School

-Environment 

200

How can relationships cause stress? 

• Personal relationships can be major sources of stress when disagreements arise. For example, you may feel anxious after an argument with a friend or family member. Feelings of rejection, exclusion, negative peer pressure, sadness after the loss of a relationship, or loneliness can also cause stress.
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300

How can school cause stress? 

• Many high school students feel pressure to do well in school.They may worry about their grades, upcoming tests, and homework assignments. Balancing the demands of different teachers, as well as jobs, extracurricular activities, and college applications, can be overwhelming at times.

400

How can environment cause stress? 

• People's environments can increase or decrease stress.Some teens live in homes that are crowded and noisy, which can cause stress. Serious financial issues, food insecurity, homelessness, and natural disasters, can cause worry. Being in an environment where you have little or no control, even for brief periods of time, can also make you feel stressed.

500

How can you alleviate stress in relationships and school? 

• You can alleviate stress in relationships by communicating with the other person, and explaining why it might be stressing you out.
• If you are stressed out by school, take a break if needed.

Specific types of stress

100

What is trauma stress? 

Extreme stress due to deeply disturbing life events. This can cause post traumatic stress disorder, (PTSD)

200

What is inner conflict stress? 

Making difficult decisions, insecurities, or pressure to better yourself can cause stress. The feeling to be perfect or not make a mistake. 

300

What is technostress?

Stress caused by constant presence of technology, one example is social media. 

400

What is eustress?

Positive stress that encourages growth and motivation. 

500

What is toxic stress?

Stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one.

How the body reacts to stress

100

How can perception impact stress? 

If you have a negative perception on life, you’re more likely to be stressed about certain things. However, if you have a positive perception on life, you wont get stressed out easily. 

200

What is fight or flight response? What are the stages of this response? 

Physiological stress reaction in which the body mobilizes its resources to fight off or escape from a perceived threat also called the stress response. The stages are alarm, resistance, and the exhaustion. 

300

What is a relaxation response? 

Physiological reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event

400

How can stress bring adrenaline? 

Adrenaline makes the heart beat faster, causes blood pressure to go up and gives you more energy.

500

What are physical reactions to stress? 

-Procrastination can lead to laziness 

-Weight gain/weight loss

-High blood pressure 

-Headaches 

Coping with stress.

100

How can taking breaks help manage stress?

Taking breaks can clear your mind off things you may be stressed about. Avoid being on electronics, and read a book or go for a walk. 

200

How can talking to other people help with stress. 

Talking to others can get your mind off things you may be stressed about, so you can return back to the task with a fresher mind. 

300

Why should you avoid substances?

Certain substances such as drugs or alcohol can alter your brain chemistry and make it difficult to find coping mechanisms to deal with stress. 

400

If you have a lot on your mind, what can you do to manage your thoughts?

make a list. 

500

How can avoiding problems affect being stressed. 

Avoiding problems can increase stress because they eventually pile up into more problems which can cause being overwhelmed.