True or False
Regular exercise can help reduce stress?
True.
This is a healthy coping skill as long as its done in moderation.
Participating in a sport competition?
Positive.
The excitement and anticipation of the competition might feel stressful, but also provides the opportunity to grow, learn and improve your self-confidence.
What is stress?
a) A positive emotion that helps us concentrate.
b) A physical and emotional reaction to challenging situations.
c) A feeling of extreme happiness.
b) A physical and emotional reaction to challenging situations.
Substance abuse?
No.
Turning to alcohol, drugs or other substances to relieve stress can make the situation worse in the long term and have negative effects on your health.
Stress always goes away by itself?
False.
Sometimes you may need help managing your stress in a healthy way.
Continuous bullying/harassment?
Chronic.
Being bullied or harassed continuously could cause chronic stress, which could lead to disruptions in their mental health including low self-esteem.
Which of the following situations can cause chronic stress in a student?
a) Study for an important exam.
b) Have temporary health problems.
c) Be a victim of harassment/bullying at school for several months.
c) Be a victim of harassment/bullying at school for several months.
Breathing exercises?
Yes.
Taking a moment to breathe deeply and relax can calm the mind and reduce stress.
Stress is just momentary and doesn't affect our health?
False.
Stress can negatively affect our mental health and become chronic if not handled well.
Constant family problems?
Chronic.
Living in a home with constant family problems such as arguments between parents or financial concerns could cause chronic stress.
What activity can help reduce stress in a healthy way?
a) Consume foods high in fats and sugars.
b) Talk to a close friend about your worries.
c) Spending many hours in front of a screen without rest.
b) Talk to a close friend about your worries.
Avoiding and denial?
No.
Ignoring problems or avoiding facing them can lead to a build-up of stress and difficulty resolving underlying problems.
Stress only affects our minds not our bodies?
False.
Stress can have physical effects such as chronic illnesses, headaches and digestive problems.
Preparing for an important test?
Positive.
Preparing for an important test can be stressful but it can also help motivate you to study more and get better results.
What strategy can help manage stress before an important exam?
a) Wait until the day before to study.
b) Breathe deeply and do relaxation exercises.
c) Obsess over possible negative results.
b) Breathe deeply and do relaxation exercises.
Isolating from others?
No.
Withdrawing from social interactions and spending too much time alone can increase feelings of loneliness and worsen stress.
Stress can help us be alert and focused during important situations?
True.
Sometimes stress can help us better prepare and be ready for situations such as test taking.
Life changes?
Positive.
Experiencing life changes such as moving, starting a new school might feel stressful at first but they give us the opportunity to grow, make friends and experience new things.
Which of the following is a common sign of stress in students?
a) Feel constantly relaxed and calm.
b) Experiencing headaches or stomach problems.
c) Sleep more than usual.
b) Experiencing headaches or stomach problems.
Establishing personal limits and priorities?
Yes.
Learning to say "no" when necessary and prioritizing tasks can reduce the weight of everything you have to do and manage your time better.