Vocabulary
the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
stress
"A physiological reaction to threat that mobilizes an organism for attacking (fight) or fleeing (flight) an enemy."
fight-or-flight response
skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way
stress management skills
a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
depression
conditions that shield individuals from the negative consequences of exposure to risk
protective factors
the act of becoming aware through the senses
perception
1. biological
2. environmental
3. cognitive or thinking stressor
4. personal behavior stressor
5. life situation stressors
5 categories of stressors
a state of calm that can be reached if one or more relaxation techniques are practiced regularly
relaxation response
the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
anxiety
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty or crisis
resiliency
anything that causes stress
stressor
Physical reaction that is caused by stress instead of injury or illness.
psychosomatic response
Get adequate sleep, physical activity, and nutrition are ways you can
Manage stress
is more severe and lasts much longer than reactive depression.
Major Depression
your family, school, or community and your peers are examples of
external factors
the act of becoming aware through the senses
perception
Phase -initial response to threat, fight-or-flight response engages
Alarm
skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way
stress management skills
irritable or restless mood, withdrawal from friends and activity, change in appetite or weight, feelings of guilt or hopelessness are signs of
symptoms of depression
commitment to learning, positive values, social competency, positive identity are examples of
internal factors
"Threatening events that have a relatively long duration and no readily apparent time limit."
chronic stress
Consists of glands that secrete chemicals called hormones into the bloodstream
Endocrine system
1. Redirect your energy
2. Relax and laugh
3. Keep a positive outlook.
4. Seek out support.
Stress-Management Techniques
a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness
psychomatic response
standing up for what you believe in
being honest with yourself and others
resist negative peer pressure
develop a sense of purpose
are what type of factors
Protective factors