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Stress Management for New College Students Presented by: Jessica Gregg Melissa Kondor Valerie Prince
“College can be the BEST and WORST of times” Welcome to College New Experiences New Challenges New Anxieties “College can be the BEST and WORST of times”
What is Stress? Physical and Mental response to anything as overwhelming PERCEIVED
“Attitude Influences Reaction”
Distress Negative Stress Body overreacts to event Can cause health problems
Eustress Positive Stress Keeps us Motivates us to… Face Challenges Solve Problems ALERT
Stimulus that produces stress Stressor Stimulus that produces stress Money Matters Exams Love Life Family Work Health
Types of Stressors Behavior Biological Cognitive Environmental Life Situations
Types of Stressors Behavior Drug or Alcohol Use No Exercise No Sleep Diet
Mental or Physical Illness Types of Stressors Biological Chemical Imbalance Mental or Physical Illness
Types of Stressors Perceive or Expect Cognitive What You From Situations
Types of Stressors Environmental Natural Disaster Poverty Pollution Noise
Types of Stressors Life Situations Exams Fights Death
Stress Stats American Institute of Stress 75-90% of primary care visits stress related complaints 43% adults suffer health effects from stress
Stress Effects: Mind and Body
Stress Management Techniques: Manage Time Say No Prioritize Keep a Planner
Stress Management Techniques: Stay Healthy Balance Diet Adequate Sleep 6-9 hours/night
Need Help? Student Mental Health Services 392-1171 Infirmary Bldg The Counseling Center 392-1575 Peabody Hall The Alachua County Crisis Center 264-6789