Stress in General
The body's response to something new, unpleasant, or threatening
Stress
Doing this weekly helps to increase endorphins that improve mood
Physical activity/Exercise
True or False. Stress does not impact your sleeping patterns or eating habits.
False
Stimuli with the potential to cause stress
Stressors
Helps people adjust to stressful events while helping them maintain their emotional well-being
Coping Skills
Headache, heart rate increase, fast breathing are examples of
Getting a new job is an example of what type of stressor
Positive stress, Eustress
Over/under-eating, substance use, and self-harm behaviors are examples of
Unhealthy coping skills
If we experience symptoms of stress for too long, it can lead to mental illnesses such as
Depression, Anxiety
This occurs when you're stressed and your body prepares to fight or run away from a mental or physical threat
Fight or Flight Response
Caring for yourself physically and developing effective mental habits
Self-care
Constant stress can increase your risk for long-term health issues like heart attack and diabetes
True
A prolonged and constant feeling of stress than can negatively affect your health if it goes untreated
Chronic stress
Thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time as a method of relaxation
Meditation
A state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress
Burnout