Causes of STRESS
Effects of Stress
Coping Skills
Positive Stress Management
Negative Stress Management
(Myth or Fact)
100

List two examples of events that can cause positive stress

Winning the lotto, getting a new house, getting married, birth of a child, promotion, etc

100

True or False: Stress causes your heart to pump faster

Known as "fight or flight" Your heart pumps blood faster to your muscles, in case you need to run for your life

100

True or False: Coping Skill is something you have to learn.

False: We all have coping skills, some may be more beneficial than others. We can also play off of our natural abilities to find coping skills we enjoy and are beneficial for mental wellbeing.

100

True or False: All stress is out of your control

False: While some stress feels like it is being forced upon us, small changes in our daily lives can give us back feeling of control and the ability to choose where we spend our time & energy

100

List three negative stress management methods.

Substance use
Sleeping too much
Ignoring the problem
Negative thinking
Eating too much

100

Mental Health Issues are rare

Myth. 1 in 4 adults over 18 has a mental health diagnosis. 1 in 6 children has a mental health diagnosis

200

True or False: All stress is bad

False


200

What are some physical symptoms of stress?

Low energy, headaches, upset stomach, tense muscles, rapid heart beats, insomnia, frequent colds or infections, dry mouth, nervousness, and more.

200

A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ______.

What is exercise

200

Name one stress reducing activity you have found to be helpful.

Yoga, deep breathing art making, gratitude practice, scheduling in down time,

200

Worrying is a negative way of dealing with stress True/ False

True

200

My sleep can be impacted by mental health

Fact. Sleep problems affect around 50-80% of those with mental health.

300

List two examples of events that can cause negative stress

Loss of job, death of a family member, etc

300

How does stress affect muscles?

Muscles become more tense, shoulders and neck may ache

300

This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.

What is journaling

300

True or False: Stress can save your life

True: Stress can motivate people to prepare or perform, like when they need to take a test or interview for a new job. Stress can even be life-saving in some situations. In response to danger, your body prepares to face a threat or flee to safety.

300

Being angry is a positive stress management method.  True or False?

False

300

Medications for mental illnesses are addictive and prevents appropriate feelings

Myth. There are many medications do not cause an addictive feeling and will not prevent you from feeling appropriate feelings or sadness.

400

 What are some common causes of internal stress? 

 Pessimism, inability to accept uncertainty, Rigid thinking, Lack of flexibility 

400

Name four organs that are affected by stress.

Brain, heart, lungs, Stomach, Kidney, liver

400

Name one benefit of coping skills.

Ability to decrease unwanted symptoms, management of emotions, ability to be in-tune with our body's messages

400

Name one of the changes the body goes through during the "Fight or Flight" response.

Heart rate increases, Blood Thickens, Senses Sharpens, Heavier Breathing, Adrenaline Kicks In, sweaty palms,

400

Exercise is important in managing with stress? True/ False

True

400

Mental Illness cannot be seen at first sight

Fact. Some people can hide their mental illness and cope with it better than others. The best way to discover a mental illness is to have open discussions surrounding the topic and reduce the stigma.

500

Name 3 causes of stress in your life right now

Any

500

Long term stress can cause... (mental or physical)

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Digestive problems
  • Headaches
  • Muscle tension and pain
  • Heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke
  • Sleep problems
  • Weight gain
  • Memory and concentration impairment
500

Name two of your own coping skills

ANY


500

True or False: You can completely eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.

False

500

What is negative thinking?

Making a problem bigger than it really is, resulting in stress.

500

2 in 5 adults experience anxiety and 2 in 5 adults experience depression

Fact. At least 40 million adults experience anxiety and 40 million adults experience depression in the United States