Stress
journaling, listening to music, expressing gratitude.
What is practicing stress management.
Anything that causes stress
What is a stressor?
Fight or flight occurs in this stage of the stress response.
What is alarm?
This type of stress has no clear ending, it can be subtle, and is longer lasting and more problematic.
What is Chronic stress?
8-10 hours of sleep, not using drugs, alcohol or tobacco, regular exercise, using safety equipment are ____________that promote good health.
What are lifestyle factors?
Six ways stress can affect the brain.
What is....?
1. Impairs Memory
2. Changes the Brain’s Structure
3. More Susceptible to Mental Illness
4. Kills Brain Cells
5. Shrinks the Brain
6. Improves Cognitive Function
True or False: The COVID-19 pandemic was a source of stress for many people.
True
Everyone experiences stress, depending on your ______________ can determine whether it is positive or negative.
Perception
A mental health condition characterized by feelings of helplessness, hopelessness & sadness for 2+ weeks.
What is depression?
What disorder causes manic and depressive symptoms?
What is Bipolar Disorder?
What do the letters S.M.A.R.T. mean when goal setting?
Specific, measurable, attainable/Achievable, relevant/realistic, Timely
4 Ways of Stress Management.
What is...?
Avoid Alter Adapt Accept
True or False: All Stress is Bad
The physical, mental or emotional reaction to everyday challenges and demands
What is Stress?
Life situations, relationships, thinking are 3 of 5 main sources of stress, what are the other 2 categories?
Environmental and Technology
This is a therapeutic technique where you focus your awareness in the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting ones feelings, thoughts, and body sensation.
What is Mindfulness?
Name at least two sources of support you can talk to when you are having a hard time.
Any
What is ......?
1. Commitment
2. Control
3. Challenge
__% of youth ages 13-18 have or will be diagnosed with Mental Health illness/condition
What is a 20%?
negative stress, can cause a person to feel overwhelmed.
What is Distress?
There is a clear beginning and ending, it is your body's immediate reaction to a threat, challenge or scare.
What is acute stress?
Mental health _________ is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis.
stigma
What are 5 categories of factors that can cause Mental Illness?
What are Family history, life experiences, substance use, brain injuries, environment during pregnancy, unhealthy patterns of thinking.
A brief (think 30 seconds!) way of introducing yourself, getting across a key point or two, and making a connection with someone. It is the introduction statement that is requested of you in our meetings.
What is Elevator pitch ?
Positive stress, can be motivating.
What is eustress?
Dilated pupils, sweaty palms, increase perspiration, increase in heart rate
What are signs of acute stress?
At this stage the body loses it's ability to manage stress.
What is Exhaustion/Fatigue?
What are 3 effects chronic stress can have on a person's long term health?
Diabetes, obesity, High blood pressure, weakened immune system, cancer, depression
Beside mental wellness, name three other types of wellness
Physical, Emotional, social
The type of stress that wears you out, leaves you jittery and is harmful to your health. This stress can lead to anxiety, confusion, poor concentration and decreased performance. This stress can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic).
What is bad stress?