The Brain
Largest part of the brain, controls higher functions like learning, reasoning, speech and senses
Cerebrum
What is the definition of stress?
When the body or brain feels physical, mental or emotional strain.
The demands of life.
Natural response to challenges and threats that can cause a feeling of tension.
Physiological reaction to perceived danger that prepares the body to survive
Fight, Flight or Freeze
What is the stress Management technique that uses our senses to observe and ground ourselves?
Mindfulness
How many hours of sleep do teenagers need each night?
8-10 hours
Part of the brain, coordinates muscle movements, especially balance and posture
Cerebellum
What is one example of a physical response your body could have to stress?
Headache, stomach ache, muscle tension and pain, sleep problems, memory impairment, rapid breathing, weakened immune system, high blood sugar, sweating, sharpened senses, faster heart rate
Part of the brain that controls emotions and feelings. Responsible for triggering the body's natural, automatic response to stress.
amygdala
True or False:
Using drugs or alcohol is a healthy stress management tool.
False: Uncontrolled stress can cause serious health problems and increase the likelihood that teens may use drugs to try to deal with stress. Even drugs like alcohol that seem to reduce stress short term can increase the body’s stress response over time.
Name one thing you can do to promote "good" sleep.
Stick to a routine, reduce blue light exposure in the evenings, get off screens at least 30 minutes before bed, do not eat or exercise too close to bed, avoid caffeine too late in the day, practice relaxation techniques, avoid naps too late in the day
Part of the brain that anchors the brain to the spinal cord. Made up of the pons, midbrain and medulla oblongata. Controls cardiac activity, respiration, digestion and sleep.
Brainstem
Chronic stress can lead to many long term health issues. Name one.
Cardiovascular disease - high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, weakened immune system, digestive problems, diabetes, anxiety, depression, memory impairment, sleep disturbances, heaches, fatigue
When your body and brain perceive a threat, your brain sets off a signal and releases stress hormones. Name the three stress hormones.
Cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline
What is a quick coping skill for dealing with stress?
drink water, stretch your body or exercise, do something creative, use a fidget or stress ball, breathing exercises, identify and talk about your feelings with someone you trust
What did Chatham High School do a few years ago to accommodate the "sleep phase delay" in teens?
Shifted school start time to 8:20am
Part of the brain, made up of thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland. Processes and transmits information, regulates neurochemicals.
Diencephalon
If you experience stress during a test, your mind may "go blank." Which stress hormones is responsible for this?
This happens because norepinephrine-a stress hormone-may temporarily disrupt brain circuits that are used to recall memories
This stress hormone is released into the bloodstream by the adrenal glands, which are located on the top of each kidney. It is the first hormone to be released during a stressful situation and triggers our body's fight, flight or freeze reaction.
adrenaline
What is one app you could use on your phone to practice stress management techniques?
Alto's Odyssey, Breathe2Relax,Calm, Colorfy,Dark Noise, Day One, De-Stress Me, Headspace, Insight Timer, MindMeister, Mindshift, Relax Melodies, Simple Habit, Sleep Cycle, Smiling Mind, Tactical Breather, Take a Break, UCLA Mindful, Virtual Hope Box, What's Up
Name one of the three important things that occurs to our brain and body during sleep that we discussed in class.
Body releases hormones into the bloodstream that are essential for us
Repairs muscle and tissues and strengthens our immune system
Our mind organizes and links memories
The last part of the brain to develop, won't finish until you are in your 20's or 30's. Part of the brain most sensitive to stress. Responsible for decision-making and judgement.
Prefrontal Cortex
We discussed positive and negative stress in class. What are the terms for positive and negative stress?
Eustress and distress
This hormone is released when experiencing stress, after the initial surge of adrenaline. If your body continues to experience prolonged stress, it will constantly be producing this hormone. This can lead to many serious health conditions.
Cortisol
True or False: You can be completely stress free
False: As long as you are living, there's no stress free state. You will always be experiencing either eustress or distress.
What is the name of the hormone that helps regulate sleep and the body's circadian rhythm. It is produced in response to darkness.
Melatonin