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STRESS: Need to Know. Eustress vs. Distress Identification of Stressors General Adaptation Response Alarm – Fight or Flight Resistance – Homeostasis Exhaustion Hypothalmus Adrenaline Cortisol . Negative Effects of S tress.
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STRESS: Need to Know • Eustress vs. Distress • Identification of Stressors • General Adaptation Response • Alarm – Fight or Flight • Resistance – Homeostasis • Exhaustion HypothalmusAdrenaline Cortisol
Negative Effects of Stress • Physical: headaches, stomachaches, ulcers, decreased immune system, change in eating, insomnia, increased risks for heart disease, cancer, addictions, & accidents • Emotional/Mental: difficulty with concentration, memory and inappropriate expression of emotions, lowered self-esteem, depression, anger
Anger: Need to Know Anger related to stress includes: • Hidden Anger -negativity, sarcasm, outbursts • Hostility Syndrome -continuous fight or flight Anger expressions: • Projection – blame game • Displacement – taking it out on others/things Personality type: • Type A – more prone to distress & anger
Stress/Anger: Nice to Know • 70% of doctor visits are in some way related to stress! • Children today, especially tweens and teens are more stressed than their parents realize. • Nearly half are worried about school and 30% worried about family finances. • Individuals with hostility syndromehave lowered brain serotonin, the chemical that helps regulate and control primitive drives and emotions.
Some Common Essential Skills: • Managing time wisely – prioritizing • Exercising & being physically active • Practicing relaxation techniques • Breathing deeply & slowly • Building emotional & social support • Eating nutritiously • Getting adequate sleep • Avoiding counterproductive behaviors like drinking, smoking & taking drugs
Anger Management Skills: • Recognizing triggers • Acknowledging the signs of anger • Electing to control anger • Actively doing something to cool off • Trying to avoid anger triggering situations
References • Emotional and Social Support. (2009). Retrieved September 18, 2011, from The American Institute of Stress: http://www.stress.org/topic-interest.htm • LInda Meeks, P. H. (2011). Comprehensive School Health Education. New York: McGraw-Hill. • Phillip B. Sparling, K. J. (2011). iHealth: An Interactive Framework. New York: McGraw-Hill. • Stress. (2011). Retrieved September 18, 2011, from Kids Health: http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/stress.html# • Helping our Children with Stress. (2009). Retrieved September 18, 2011, from The New York Times, September 18, 2011: http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/helping-our-children-with-stress/