Stress
This is the body's response to a perceived threat or challenge.
What is stress?
A daily habit that involves slow breathing and has been shown to lower stress.
What is deep breathing?
Sweaty palms, racing heart, and tense muscles are examples of this type of stress reaction.
What are physical symptoms?
This actor and former wrestler has spoken openly about his experience with depression.
Who is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?
This part of the brain helps regulate emotions and fear responses.
What is the amygdala?
Aim for 7–9 hours of this each night to help manage stress.
What is sleep?
Writing down thoughts to process feelings is this coping skill.
What is journaling?
Irritability, crying spells, or feeling overwhelmed describe this type of stress response.
What are emotional symptoms?
This singer founded the Born This Way Foundation to support emotional wellness.
Who is Lady Gaga?
Challenging negative thoughts is a common technique in this type of therapy.
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)?
Changes in daily routines or responsibilities fall into this category of stressors.
What are life events?
This involves building a supportive circle of friends, family, or peers.
What is social support?
This response can make someone freeze or shut down during stress.
What is dissociation or freeze response?
After the Manchester tragedy, this artist opened up about anxiety and PTSD.
Who is Ariana Grande?
These chemicals, like serotonin and dopamine, help regulate mood.
What are neurotransmitters?
Traumatic events can lead to this long-term stress condition.
What is PTSD?
This type of movement releases endorphins and reduces tension.
What is exercise?
Trouble concentrating and negative self-talk are examples of these stress symptoms.
What are cognitive symptoms?
Logic released a song titled with the number for this crisis resource.
What is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?
This type of exercise is shown to boost mood and cognition the most.
What is aerobic or cardio exercise?
This system of the body activates the fight, flight, or freeze response.
What is the nervous system?
Healthy boundaries help prevent this type of burnout behavior.
What is people-pleasing or overcommitting?
When stress becomes chronic, it can increase the risk for these two major health problems.
What are heart disease and depression/anxiety?
This actor stars in Ted Lasso, an upbeat soccer-based series that includes therapy and panic attack storylines.
Who is Jason Sudeikis?
A calming visualization could include this peaceful place.
What is a "safe place" or imagery exercise?