STRESS

Stress is the body and minds reaction to everyday demands or threats. What is stress? Stress is the body and minds reaction to everyday demands or threats. Stress can cause cognitive, emotional, physical and behavioral symptoms.

Types of Stress Eustress Positive use of stress to achieve a goal or positive result in stress. Getting married Performing in a play Giving a speech Distress Negative use of stress or negative result of stress. Waking up late Procrastinating Losing a loved one

Stressors What is a stressor? Any demand on the body that causes physical or mental change in the body. Types of stressors: Biological: injuries, illnesses, chemical imbalances. Environmental: pollution, crowding, noise. Cognitive: perception of a situation, making choices. Personal Behavior: Negative effects on the mind from drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Life Situations: Trouble with a relative, death of someone close or divorce of parents.

Stress Broken Down Acute Stress: Sudden and Short lived; Temporary. Example: Final exam Chronic Stress: Chronic, or long-term stress, comes about as the result of a situation that has not been resolved or continued for many years prior to being resolved Stress over an unsafe neighborhood Sources of Stress of Teenagers Relationships School Home Environment Inner conflict (making difficult life choices)

Stages which your body goes through in response to stress Stress Broken Down Stages which your body goes through in response to stress Alarm Resistance Exhaustion

Effects of Stress on the Body Immediate Effects: Physical Effects Pupils enlarge Pounding heart Breathing rate increases Sweaty palms Less blood flow to the digestion system Immune system slows down

Effects of Stress on the Body Emotional: Irritable Aggressive Trouble sleeping Eating disorders Withdrawn Depression : 1-6 people will become clinically depressed

Effects of Stress on the Body Long-Term Effects Headaches and Ulcers Stroke and Depression Major Illness and Heart Attack

Think Further What are some infections or diseases that could be triggered by chronic stress?

Managing Stress Tips for Reducing or Avoiding Stress Manage Time Set limits by saying no when too busy Stay positive Distract yourself Laugh Use relaxation techniques Take care of yourself Express feelings to a friend or in a journal

Staying Positive Use positive reappraisal to focus on the positives of a stressful event Distract yourself – go for a walk, read, or volunteer Watch a funny movie or talk to a friend who makes you laugh

Relaxation Techniques Breathe deeply to decrease heart rate and blood pressure Visualize yourself in a peaceful environment Progressively relax muscles by tensing and relaxing each part of your body Meditate to clear your mind Practice yoga, a series of postures and breathing exercises

Suicide Facts: 38,000 suicides per year in the U.S. Female attempt suicide more often than males BUT males are 3 times more likely to die from suicide Most suicides occur in the spring 1 suicide for every 25 attempts 1 death every 12 minutes

Suicide Risk Factors Prior attempts have been made Someone in the family has attempted suicide Loss in the family- divorce, break-up, job loss, death of friend, etc Financial Problems Alcohol use Physical, emotional or sexual abuse

Warning Sides of Suicide Expression of a desire to die Gives personal belongings away Involves in risky behavior Drug use Alcohol abuse Sudden changes in attitude

Stages of Death and Grief First: Denial Second: Anger Third: Bargaining Fourth: Depression Fifth: Acceptance

Where to Go For Help Lane Tech counselor Room213 Teacher or coaches Psychologists Teacher or coaches Social workers Peer mediation