Health Facts
Coping Strategies
Unhealthy Coping Strategies
Signs of Stress
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When you feel stress, what hormone is released in your body?

Adrenaline and Cortisol

100

True or false: Certain coping strategies will work for anyone

False, the way everyone experiences stress is unique to their past experiences

100

What type of thinking about stress leads to more stress?

Negative thinking/rumination

100

Name at least 3 of the top 5 sources of stress according to the American Psychological Association

Money, Job pressure, health, relationships, poor nutrition

200

Why is constant stress bad for your body?

The long-term activation of the stress response system and too much exposure to cortisol and other stress hormones can disrupt almost all the body's processes

200

Taking deep breaths, meditating, or doing yoga are examples of this kind of coping.

Relaxation or mindfulness

200

What are some examples of unhealthy coping strategies?

Substance abuse, blaming others, recklessness, and ignoring the problem.

200

True or false: All stress is bad

False

300

What factors control your body's stress response?

Genetics & Life experience

300

This method of coping with stress boosts endorphins in your body and improves mood.

Exercise

300

How does ignoring stress make it worse?

By ignoring stress, you continue to live in a mental environment where stress becomes normal, making it harder every day to get out of it.

300

Why can stress cause a headache?

Tension throughout the body from stress hormones

400

What is one example of a reflex reaction to stress?

muscles tense up

400

This coping strategy involves deep breaths, slow movements, and mindfulness.

Meditation

400

What can cause unhealthy coping strategies?

Emotional suppression, internal and external pressure (expectations, due dates, etc.)

400

Build up of stress that causes worry, nervousness, or fear.

Anxiety

500

What is the reaction when your body releases stress hormones called?

Fight or Flight response

500

This coping strategy involves writing down your thoughts and feelings to help process emotions and reduce stress.

Journaling

500

What chronic disorder can result from unhealthy coping strategies?

Depression

500

Give at least 2 behavioral signs of stress.

 Drop in motivation, withdrawing from others, changes in eating habits, changes in sleep routine, avoiding responsibilities, increased consumption of alcohol, neglecting self-care.