define stress
the reaction of the body and the mind to every day challenges and demand
what are the 5 stressors? give examples for a teens life
Biological stressors- getting ill or injured
environmental stressors- pollution or natural disasters
cognitive or thinking stressors- how things affect you and things around you
personal behaviors stressors- negative reactions in the body caused by using
List and explain the 3 stages of your body's stress response
Alarm- the body and mind go on high alert
Resistance- your body adapts to the rush created by the alarm and reacts to the stressor; flight or fight
Fatigue-body is affected and can't manage things well; tired feeling
Name 4 common psychosomatic responses to stress
headaches
asthma
high blood pressure
weakened immune system
Name 3 mental/emotional and social effects of stress
difficulty concentrating
mood swings
risks of abuse & drug use
List 4 strategies to help you control the effects of chronic stress in your life
physical activity
look for support
get a hobby that relaxes you
avoid drugs
List 2 examples of each of the following 3 categories of personal stressors
Life events: driver license and graduation
Physical stressors: physical energy and lack of rest
Daily hassles: deadlines and time pressures
Explain 2 ways you can avoid stress
plan ahead
get adequate sleep
List 3 benefits of planning ahead
helps recognize whats most important
better prepared
you reach your goal with planned steps
List 4 benefits of getting 8-9 hours of sleep each night
face challenges and demands of your day
be in a better mood
think more clearly
look and feel better
List 3 tips on eating nutritious food
eat regular meals
limit comfort foods
limit caffeine
List 2 reasons using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs don't relieve stress
it increases ones problem/harms one health
makes the body more prone to disease
What are stress-management skills?
skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way
List 2 of the 4 stress-management techniques that you personally would be likely to use.
relax and laugh
seek out support
Define "anxiety
condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
List 4 symptoms of anxiety
muscle tension
rapid heart rate
light headedness
shortness of breath
Explain why striving for perfection can cause anxiety
a perfectionist anxiety comes from believing what he/she does, will not be good enough; this can lead to frustration or unhappiness, which then leads to anxiety
Define "depression
a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
List and describe two types of depression
reactive- response to a stressful event
major- medical condition that requires treatment
List 4 common symptoms of teen depression.
restless mood
withdraws from friends & activities
change in weight
feelings of guilt and worthlessness
What is the first step in getting help when you are feeling sad, anxious, or depressed?
seek PROFESSIONAL help; talk to parent or trusted adult
Define "resiliency".
ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
List 3 examples of external factors.
your family
school and community
peers
Do you have more control over the external factors or internal factors?
internal factors
Attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors are internal factors. Name 4 more.
commitment to learning
positive value
social competency
positive identity
List 2 benefits of having a commitment to learning.
it increases your self-esteem
you get a sense of belonging in school community
Define "protective factors".
conditions that shield individuals from negative consequences of exposer to risk
what are refusal skills
refusal strategies may help you avoid certain stressful situations altogether
What is redirecting energy used for
used to reduce the day-to-day anxieties of life
what are the three types of fatigue
Physical fatigue
Psychological fatigue
Pathological fatigue