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By: Brittany Hogh

Stress Management. Audience: College Freshmen. By: Brittany Hogh. is the body's reaction to a change both physiologically and psychologically Everyone reacts differently to stress. What is Stress?. Stress.

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By: Brittany Hogh

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  1. Stress Management Audience: College Freshmen By: Brittany Hogh

  2. is the body's reaction to a change both physiologically and psychologically • Everyone reacts differently to stress What is Stress? Stress

  3. the physical and psychological demands that initiate the stress response within individuals (Hargrove) Stressors Stressors

  4. Changes • A move • New job • Death of family member/friend • Divorce • Relationship problems • School work • Financial issues Causes of Stress

  5. Stress on a College Campus College campus hold many sources of stress for college students Change in environment for new students Meeting new people Balancing school work and social life and possibly a job

  6. Not all stress is necessarily bad Eustressmotivational stress; moderate level of stress Good Stress

  7. Distress a decrease in healthy functioning; occurs under high levels and low levels of stress • Example: Writing a paper the night before it is due and your computer crashes. Bad Stress

  8. Too little stress can be bad • This can cause an individual to be bored and unmotivated Not Enough Stress

  9. Effects of Stress On The Body • Weakened immune system • This can lead to chronic illnesses and disease • Insomnia • Depression • This can lead to suicide or thoughts of it

  10. Physiological Effects of Stress • Increase in • Heart Rate • Blood Pressure • Breathing rate • Stress hormones (Cortisol & DHEA) • Decrease in neurotransmitters (Melatonin & GABA)

  11. How to Manage Stress • Get enough sleep • Eat Healthy • Exercise • Yoga • Breathing Techniques • Meditation • Keep busy

  12. Sleep • Sleep is important in helping to lower stress levels • Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night

  13. Eat Healthy • Eating healthy will • Give you more energy • Make your mind and body feel better

  14. Exercise! • Rowan Rec center is a great place to relieve stress • Classes are offered almost everyday of the week • Intramurals or club sports

  15. Yoga • Breathing techniques, postures, strengthening exercises and meditation Hatha yoga is a popular form of yoga.

  16. Meditation • Easy and not time consuming • Meditation can be done almost anywhere • Quiet locations are best

  17. Located in Savitz Hall top floor Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Walk-in appointments available between 11am-4pm Phone: 856-256-4222 • The counseling center offers individual and group sessions • Great place to talk about and learn how to deal with stress Rowan University Counseling Center

  18. Offers tutoring • Accommodates students with learning disabilities • Extra time in class to take exams • Taking exams in another room Located in Savitz Hall 3rd floor Suite 304 Hours From 8:30am-4:30pm Open until 7pm Weds. Phone: 856-256-4259 Rowan University Academic Success Center

  19. Rowan offers multiple fun activities during finals week to help relieve stress during finals • The library offers extended hours & free coffee Stress During Finals?

  20. DONT DO • Procrastinate • Drink to relieve stress • Take drugs to relieve stress • Seek help at the counseling center • Exercise Do’s & Don’ts of Stress

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