What is Stress?
This is the body and mind’s response to challenges or pressure.
What is stress?
This type of stress is short-term.
What is acute stress?
This is a common physical symptom of stress.
What are headaches (or fatigue)?
This is doing small activities to protect your mental health.
What is self-care?
This mindset means focusing on what you can control.
What is a positive mindset?
This system activates the fight-or-flight response.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
This type of stress happens repeatedly over time.
What is episodic acute stress?
This is a mental health effect of stress (hint: like feeling very worried)
What is anxiety?
This breathing technique uses 4 seconds in, hold, out, hold.
What is box breathing?
This means being kind to yourself instead of self-criticism.
What is self-compassion?
These are things like school or lack of sleep that cause stress.
What are stressors?
This type of stress is long-term and harmful.
What is chronic stress?
This behavior may include smoking or substance use.
What are unhealthy coping behaviors?
This activity involves writing down your thoughts and feelings.
What is journaling?
This means giving yourself credit for small wins.
What is positive thinking (or self-encouragement)?
These hormones are released during stress.
What are adrenaline and cortisol?
This type of stress can sometimes be helpful in small amounts.
What is acute stress?
This can happen in parenting due to stress (less patience or more conflict).
What is burnout (or increased conflict)?
This strategy means taking a short break to relax and reset.
What is a micro break?
This is something you should practice daily to manage stress.
What is self-care?
This is the main purpose of the stress response.
What is to keep you safe from harm?
This type of stress is linked to long-term health problems.
What is chronic stress?
Chronic stress can weaken this system in your body.
What is the immune system?
This grounding technique uses your 5 senses.
What is the “Name 5 Things” technique?
This can improve stress, anxiety, and depression (hint: meditation).
What is mindfulness?