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Causes of Stress and Current Stress
Stress Symptoms
Stress Relief / Coping Skills
Stress Prevention
Stress Benefits
100
What is one thing that causes you stress?
What is ___________
100
Name one physical symptom that is most noticeable to you when you are stressed
What is _______
100

What is your all time favorite stress relief/coping strategy?

What is _______

100

Time management can help to prevent stress. What is one way to improve time management?

Examples: Make to-do lists, create a schedule for the day, set a timer for certain tasks to be completed, use an agenda to track responsibilities, mark due dates on a calendar, etc.

100
True or False: Stress can save your life.

True

200
True or False: The causes of stress are essentially the same for everyone.
False- Something that causes stress for you may not cause stress for someone else. Something that is a source for negative stress for one person, such as a deadline, might actually be helpful for someone else.
200
True or False: Stress that's left unchecked can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease
True!
200

How can coping skills be used to help relieve stress? What can they do to help?

Help recharge

Reduce physical/mental/behavioral symptoms of stress

Help increase participation in things you enjoy doing

200

True of False: Coping Mechanisms can be used repeatedly to reduce stress with the same effect.

False

200

True or False: Acute stress has negative effects on your health.

False

300

True or False: Substance use is beneficial to reducing stress. 

False, substance use compounds stress and causes many other negative factors.

300

What is the difference between positive stress and negative stress?

Positive stress can be beneficial and shows that we care and want to be prepared; negative stress can impact our health and well-being

300

List 5 different coping skills someone can use for stress

Examples: Take deep breaths, go for a walk, listen to music, read, write, yoga, meditation, exercise, etc.

300

Which of the following can help to prevent stress: a) Getting more sleep b) Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine c) Physical activity d) Putting off tasks

There is more than one answer

A, B, & C

300

What are some examples of positive stress?

Job promotion, going on a first date, riding a roller coaster, job interview, preparing for a test

400

What are the 5 things that can cause stress for people? 

School (homework, tests, people); Family, friends, a break up, a romantic relationship; moving, being late, money, anything that comes to mind!

400

What are 2 mental symptoms of stress?

Trouble concentrating, trouble remembering things, lack of motivation, negative thoughts. etc.


400
True or false: When stressed, it can be helpful to take several short, shallow breaths to calm down
False! Take several long, deep breaths to relax when stressed
400
What is one way you can ask for help when stressed?
Examples: 1) Ask a favor (can someone help you to complete some of the tasks on your plate?) 2) Ask to vent/talk it out
400

What does your brain release when Flight or Fight is engaged?

What is adrenaline

500

This is a term for acute stress that will last longer than a month and is long-term?

What is PTSD

500

What are 2 behavioral symptoms of stress?

Changes in appetite, substance use, procrastinating, spending less time with loved ones, missing school or work, less self-care, less participation in favorite activities, etc.


500

Name two coping skills that you haven't tried yet but would like to in the future.

What is _______   _________?

500

What is one thing you can do to help prevent stress?

Have many coping skills, have a good support system, exercise, eat a healthy meal, take a break, reflect, journal, etc.


500

This is the name for positive stress.

Eustress