Stress Basics
This type of stress can actually improve performance in small doses
What is acute stress?
The ability to identify and understand your emotions
What is emotional awareness?
Slow, deep breathing is an example of this type of coping
What is relaxation technique?
This condition often involves excessive worry and tension
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
Taking breaks and setting limits is known as this
What are boundaries?
The body system responsible for releasing cortisol during stress
What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis?
This skill involves managing how you respond to intense emotions
What is emotional regulation?
This therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
Persistent sadness and loss of interest are key symptoms of this disorder
What is major depressive disorder?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment
What is mindfulness?
This term describes long-term, ongoing stress exposure
What is chronic stress?
Naming emotions reduces their intensity, a concept known as this
What is “name it to tame it”?
Doing enjoyable activities to improve mood is called this
What is behavioral activation?
This term describes difficulty experiencing pleasure
What is anhedonia?
Having supportive relationships is an example of this protective factor
What is social support?
This response is commonly known as the body’s automatic reaction to danger
What is the fight-or-flight response?
This part of the brain is key for processing fear and threats
What is the amygdala?
This coping style involves avoiding the problem entirely
What is avoidance coping?
A healthy way to cope versus unhealthy coping is called this distinction
What are adaptive vs. maladaptive coping strategies?
The ability to bounce back from stress is called this
What is resilience?
Stress that comes from positive life changes (like a new job)
What is eustress?
This concept refers to recognizing and sharing others’ feelings
What is empathy?
Reframing a negative thought into a balanced one
What is cognitive restructuring?
This professional provides therapy and emotional support
What is a mental health clinician?
A daily structure that promotes stability and reduces stress
What is a routine?