Types of Stress
what are the two main types of stress?
Eustress & Distress
3 main causes of stress
Money, Family Illness, Occupations
GAS
what does academic-stress increase the risk of?
dropouts
#1 preventable cause of death in the US; an unhealthy coping mechanism
using/abusing tobacco
what stress continues without resolution?
Chronic Stress
what are 2 physical effects of stress?
Low Energy, Headaches, Nausea, Insomnia, Chest Pains, Shaking or Sweating Hands
what mental health problems can academic-related stress cause?
depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and substance use
one type of relaxation technique used to reduce stress
deep breathing, yoga, meditation, t'ai chi
what is short-term stress referred to as?
acute-stress
What are 2 psychological effects of stress?
Depression, Anxiety, Problems with Cognitive Functioning, Changes in Behavior
what response is activated in the Alarm Stage?
"fight-or-flight"
are young males or females with anxiety and depression less likely to take on higher education?
A series of physiological changes that calm the body systems and return them to normal functioning
relaxation response
stress that impacts students learning capabilities
Academic-Related Stress
what is one source of stress?
daily hassles, college stress, occupational stress
what does the body use to deal with continued stress in the resistance stage?
energy
what percent of students experience some degree of academic stress throughout their academic careers?
10 to 30 percent
3 main stress reduction strategies
time management, social support, healthy lifestyle