Stress and the Brain
Is stress normal?
Yes, but too much stress can be harmful.
How do psychologist group people based on their personality?
Into Type A, or Type B.
How does stress affect teens?
It can cause anxiety, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system, and can contribute to diseases such as depression, obesity and heart disease.
Is a migraine bad?
Yes.
What could happen if your blood pressure is too high?
It can cause a heart disease or a stroke.
What does stress affect in the brain?
Your neurotransmitters.
What are characteristics of Type A?
Aggressive, ambitious, controlling, highly competitive, preoccupied with status, workaholics, hostile, and lack patience.
What does sharing feelings and stress do for you?
Reminds you that you're not alone and what you're feeling is perfectly normal.
True or false? Can stress cause migraines?
True.
True or false? Stress causes hormone levels to become unbalanced.
True.
What can the imbalance of neurotransmitters cause?
Sleep disturbances, panic attacks, and low enjoyment of life.
What are characteristics of Type B?
Relaxed, less stressed, flexible, emotional and expressive, and have a laid-back attitude.
What diseases does stress lead to in adolescence?
Mental health issues, obesity, eating disorders etc.
What are migraines?
A headache of varying intensity.
What can increase your levels of cholesterol?
Mental and emotional stress.
What is stress tolerance?
The amount of stress that you can handle before you reach a state of too much stress.
Non competitive and laidd back people are more or less likely to develop heart disease and other stress caused ailments?
They are less likely to.
What is normal to share with your peers?
Your feelings.
What triggers migraines?
Hormonal changes, certain foods and drinks, stress, and exercise.
What hormone is released when you're stressed?
Cortisol.
Too much stress leads to high levels of _____ which can wear down the brain's ability to function.
Cortisol.
Which group, competitive or laid back, are more likely to hold on to stress?
Laid back people are more likely to hold on to stress.
How does stress affect puberty?
It can delay it.
What are common symptoms of migraines?
Nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
What are some physical symptoms of too much stress?
Hair loss, weight gain, weight loss.