Stress

Explore stress: learn its types, common causes, and how to cope effectively with positive strategies.

What is Stress? Stress The body's response to real or imagined dangers or life events Distress Negative stress, Stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do or that causes discomfort. Eustress Positive Stress, Stress that helps you to accomplish your goals. Stressor Anything that causes stress. Extremely Stressful Divorce Death of a family member Serious illness Going to a new school Serious car accident Somewhat Stressful Tests School Bus ride to school Families Friends Siblings Please fill in the missing word They way your body responds to a threat is called Fight or Flight. Please sort the response to stress. How the body responds to stress. Mental Response Unpleasant emotions anxiety fear sadness worrying inability to focus Irristable Feeling burned out Short tempered. Physical Response Release of Adrenaline Heart Rate Increases Muscles Contract Deeper breathing Fatigue Headache Back pain Stomach Ache Lower immune system sleep problemsRel Social Response Relationship conflicts Withdrawn from family Positive Coping Skill Time managment Relaxation such as deep breathing Physical activity talking it out Keeping a positive attitude Listening to music Drawing Walking your family pet Negative Coping Skill Avoid dealing with your stress Holding it in Arguing with friends and family Negative attitude Lack of exercise Taking on too much of Throwing things Taking it out on others Your friend is completely stressed out and you notice they are arguing with their teachers and having trouble getting along with their peers. You know their parents are getting divorced and your friend comes home to their parents arguing often. Your friend feels like its their fault and is worried about having to move to a new home and school and feels scared of what might happen. Your friends looks tired all the time and is having trouble staying awake in class. You also noticed they are c short tempered and visiting the school nurse often complaining of headaches. What can yo do to help your friend and what are the signs of stress that you can identify in your friend. Please indicate whether they are mental, physical or social effects of stress . Please read the scenario and type your answer in the provided box. Please use complete sentences.