Stress
Can stress be helpful?
It can be helpful in short bursts by triggering us to prepare for important things.
What are the 3 ways stress can affect you?
Stress can have an effect on the body, mind, and on behavior.
What are some ways to lower stress?
Deep breathing, using positive self-talk, exercise, playing with pets, read, journaling, reaching out to friends and family.
What is Stress?
The brain's response to a demand.
How can stress be harmful?
Chronic stress can make your brain act like you are in constant danger!
What is an example of how stress can affect your body?
Can cause headaches, muscle/ tension pain, chest pain, fatigue, stomach upset & sleep problems.
How many hours of sleep do teens need every night?
9-10 hours
What are examples of Routine Stress?
Daily responsibilities; like chores, homework, sports practices & taking care of siblings.
What are examples of how chronic stress is harmful
Muscles stay tight, digestive system stops working right, brains pump out fight or flight chemicals & you can get over worried.
what are the effects stress can have on the mind?
Can cause anxiety, restlessness, lack of motivation, irritability/anger & sadness.
What are some unhealthy ways to deal with stress?
Eating too much or too little, abuse alcohol and other drugs, spend too much time alone, act grumpy or mean to others, spending way too much time with video games or social media.
What are examples of stress from change?
moving, family illness, breakups, losing a friendship, family problems like constant arguing/ fighting or divorce.
You don't feel as in control of your feelings as normal, you have a short fuse, you don't like doing things you normally enjoy, you are unusually impatient, you can't think straight.
what are the effects stress can have on your behavior?
Can cause overeating/undereating, drug/ alcohol/ tobacco use, socially withdrawn & anger outburst.
True or False: Feeling stressed out is common, but not normal?
True
What are examples of traumatic stress?
Death in the family, experiencing (or witnessing) a major accident, abuse, natural disasters.