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- getting ill, disabilities or injured
environmental- poverty, pollution, crowding, noise, or natural disasters
cognitive or thinking- perceive a situation and how things affect you and things around you
personal behaviors- negative reactions in
List and explain the 3 stages of your body's stress response
Alarm- 1 stage; the body and mind go on high alert
Resistance- 2 stage; your body adapts to the rush created by the alarm and reacts to the stressor; flight or fight
Fatigue- 3 stage; body is affected and can't manage things well; tired feeling; lowering
Name 4 common psychosomatic responses
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
engage in physical activity; look for support from friends and family; find a hobby; avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other 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 and get adequate sleep
List 3 benefits of planning ahead
helps recognize where variations to your plans may occur; 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?
redirect your energy; relax and laugh; keep a positive outlook; seek out support
List 2 of the 4 stress-management techniques that you personally would be likely to use.
relax and laugh and seek out support
Define "anxiety
condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
List 4 symptoms of anxiety
fear or dread; perspiration, trembling, restlessness, or muscle tension; rapid heart rate, light headedness, or shortness of breath
Explain why striving for perfection can cause anxiety
a perfectionist anxiety comes from believing he/she does will not be good enough; this can lead to frustration or unhappiness
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.
irritable; restless mood; withdraws from friends; activities that were important or enjoyable aren't anymore
What is the first step in getting help when you are feeling sad, anxious, or depressed?
seek 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.
include your family, school and community, and 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.
being actively engaged in education; increases your self-esteem; sense of belonging in school community
Define "protective factors".
conditions that shield individuals from negative consequences of exposer to rick