Stress
A physical, Social, or mental condition that requires us to cope with a given situation
Stress
The same stressful situation can effect two people differently
True
Unwanted repetitive thoughts, which become obsessions
OCD
A long term emotional state
Mood
Define Fight or Flight, and what happens to your body?
Our bodies go on alert to either fight or escape
Sudden burst of energy or strength
Heart speeds up, breathing increases, sugar is released into the blood
A way of viewing and experiencing events, ideas, concepts and emotions to find more positive alternatives
Re framing
Stress is not something that you can cope with if you are genetically linked to high stress attributes.
False
Continually tense and apprehensive, experience unfocused, negative and out of control feelings.
GAD ( general anxiety disorder)
A mood disorder in when the person alternates between hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the over excited state of mind
Bipolar disorder
The state of mind deriving from circumstance, moods, relationships etc
Emotion
Name 4 types of stress listed in the study done by the American Psychological Association
Academic
Physical
Social
Family Problems
Financial
Traumatic Events
Life Changes
Romantic Relationships
Poor Self Esteem
Peer Pressure
Unhealthy competition
Sibling rivalry
Poor time management
1 in 20 teens are diagnosed with panic disorder?
False: 1 in 75
Sudden Episodes of intense dread and sudden fear that come without warning
Panic Attack
A deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional pattern of thoughts and feelings or behaviors that interfere with the ability to function in a healthy way
A Psychological Disorder
Name unhealthy ways to deal with stress
Excess caffeine
Turning to alcohol/ Drugs to “ drink away your problems” or escape
Compulsive spending
Stress eating – seeking escape through food
Name 5 healthy ways to deal with stress
Admit you are stressed
Seek the Lord through prayer
Reach out to a trusted mentor
Learn coping mechanisms
Exercise
Relax
Establish healthy eating habits
Time management
Take your self away from stressful situations if possible
The top psychological state that people seek help for
Depression
Persistent, irrational, fears of a specific object, activities or situations
Phobia
What actions can you take when you fear someone may be considering committing suicide
Monitor warning signs
Take any threats seriously§Let the person know how much you care about them§Listen
Ask “are you thinking of hurting or killing yourself?”
Do not belittle the person’s feelings
Help the person think about alternatives
Take the person to someone to help
Tell a teacher, parent, brother, sister, or counselor
Cheat pain, difficulty breathing, and racing heartbeat are symptoms of?
Panic Attack
Name effects as discussed in class that stress can have on your health long term.
Greater risk of heart disease
Can decrease immunity to disease
Can cause negative mental reactions
Not a true and false.
We talked about the importance of sleep, what are 3 ways to help make sure your body gets the rest it needs.
Establish a consistent sleep schedule
Evaluate your sleeping environment
Exercise regularly
Limit caffeine and alcohol
Avoid heavy meals
Establish a relaxing nighttime ritual
Anxiety related to interacting or being seen by others.
Social anxiety disorder
Depression is diagnosed when the patient shows 5 or more signs for more than 2 weeks. Name 5
We discussed warning signs of suicide: please name 5
Recent loss and inability to let go of grief
Change in personality
Change in behavior
Diminished sexual interest
Self-hatred
Change in sleep patterns
Change in eating habits
Direct Statement about committing suicide
Indirect Statement about committing suicide
Preoccupation with death
Changes in personal appearance
Excessive risk taking