Recognizing Stress
What is one common sign of stress in teens?
Difficulty concentrating, irritability, fatigue, or changes in sleep patterns.
What is an example of avoidance coping?
Ignoring responsibilities, procrastinating, or using distractions like excessive social media.
Name a healthy way to manage stress.
Exercise, deep breathing, mindfulness, journaling, or talking to a trusted person.
How can a nurse support a stressed teen?
By providing emotional support, teaching coping skills, and referring them to mental health resources.
What community resources help with stress?
Youth centers, mental health clinics, support hotlines, or peer mentorship programs.
How can poor sleep affect mental health?
It can increase anxiety, depression, and difficulty regulating emotions
Why is excessive social media use unhealthy?
It can lead to sleep disruption, low self-esteem, and social comparison stress.
How does physical activity improve mental health?
It releases endorphins, reduces stress hormones, and improves sleep.
Why is it important to involve family in stress management?
Family support provides emotional stability, healthy communication, and reassurance.
How can peer support improve mental health?
It provides a sense of belonging, shared experiences, and encouragement.
Name a social factor that increases adolescent stress.
Peer pressure, academic expectations, family conflicts, or social media comparisons.
What are the risks of ignoring stress for too long?
ncreased risk of anxiety, depression, burnout, and physical health issues.
What are two relaxation techniques for stress?
Meditation, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery.
What school resources can help students cope with stress?
Counseling services, peer support groups, academic advisors, or stress-management workshops.
What role do school counselors play in stress management?
They provide emotional support, academic guidance, and referrals to mental health services.
What are two emotional symptoms of stress?
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or easily frustrated.
How does isolation worsen mental health?
It can increase feelings of loneliness, decrease emotional support, and lead to depression.
How can journaling help with emotional well-being?
It provides self-reflection, emotional release, and helps track stress patterns.
How do nurses assess a teen’s mental well-being?
By asking about stressors, sleep, mood, academic performance, and social relationships.
What programs promote adolescent well-being?
School wellness programs, mindfulness workshops, or extracurricular activities.
How does stress impact brain function in adolescents?
It can impair decision-making, increase emotional reactivity, and weaken focus/memory.
How can unhealthy coping become a long-term problem?
It reinforces avoidance behaviors, reduces resilience, and can lead to addiction or chronic stress.
What are the benefits of mindfulness for coping?
It increases self-awareness, reduces anxiety, and helps regulate emotions.
What is one long-term strategy for improving coping skills?
Building resilience through problem-solving, healthy routines, or therapy.
How can teens access mental health services?
Through school counselors, helplines, therapy apps, or community health centers.