Causes of STRESS
List two examples of events that can cause eustress
Winning the lotto, getting a new house, getting married, birth of a child, promotion, etc
How does stress affect muscles?
Muscles become more tense, shoulders and neck may ache
True or False: Coping Skill is something you have to learn.
False: We all have coping skills, some may be more beneficial than others. Therapy can help to identify undesirable coping skills (ex. binge watching tv to reduce anxiety) and replace them with desired coping skills. (ex. art making to reduce anxiety)
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
List three negative stress management methods.
Substance use
Sleeping too much
Ignoring the problem
Negative thinking
Eating too much
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
True or False: All stress is bad
False
What are the physical symptoms of stress
Low energy, headaches, upset stomach, tense muscles, rapid heart beats, insomnia, frequent colds or infections, dry mouth, nervousness, and more.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ______.
What is exercise
Name one stress reducing activity you have found to be helpful.
Yoga, deep breathing, art making, gratitude practice, scheduling in down time, music/dancing, exercise, etc.
Worrying is a negative way of dealing with stress True/ False
True
My sleep can be impacted by mental health
Fact. Sleep problems affect around 50-80% of those with mental health.
List two examples of events that can cause distress
Loss of job, death of a family member, etc
True or False: Stress causes your heart to pump faster
True: Known as "fight or flight" Your heart pumps blood faster to your muscles, in case you need to run for your life
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.
What is journaling
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.
Being angry is a positive stress management method. True or False?
False
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.
What are some common examples of internal stressor?
Trouble meeting our expectations, goals and visions, Negative self-talk, Pessimism, inability to accept uncertainty, Rigid thinking, Lack of flexibility, Unrealistic expectations from others, All-or-nothing attitude, Need to always be perfect.
Name four organs that are affected by stress.
Brain, heart, lungs, Stomach, Kidney, liver
Name one benefit of coping skills.
Ability to decrease unwanted symptoms, management of emotions, ability to be in-tune with our body's messages
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,
Exercise is important in managing with stress? True/ False
True
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.
Name 3 causes of stress in your life right now
Any
Long term stress can cause
What is a weakened immune system Over time, ongoing stress can wear down your immune system. That leaves you more vulnerable to infections. Stress can make ulcers worse. But bacterial infections are to blame for most ulcers.
Name two of your own coping skills
ANY
True or False: You can completely eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.
False
What is negative thinking?
Making a problem bigger than it really is, resulting in stress.
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