KRISTIN MAIER, HR & DR. MEGAN AMAYA Stress in Law Enforcement.

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KRISTIN MAIER, HR & DR. MEGAN AMAYA Stress in Law Enforcement

Stress

Good v. Bad ?

How Stressed Are You?

Your Score 61-75: Your stress level is probably quite high. Prioritize the areas where you scored 5’s, and list 2-3 things for each area that you could do to reduce your stress level : Your stress level is moderate. Look at the areas where you scored 5’s, and list 2-3 things you can do to help yourself reduce stress levels today : You seem to have low stress levels. This is good. However, there are still areas that you could work on. Think about these things and list ways to reduce your stress levels now. Less than 30: You seem to be doing a great job. Keep doing what you are doing to manage your stress!

What is Stress? Imposed factor that threatens us? Demand on our mind and body? Emotional tension? Mental and physical responses to change and challenge  Real vs perceived

Stressors Physical, social or psychological event or condition that requires us to adjust  Tangible  Intangible Eustress Distress

The General Adaptation Syndrome The General Adaptation Syndrome >

Fight or Flight? Chronic stress response compromises physical, mental and emotional well-being. Healthy: Stress Alarm Recuperation Fight or Flight is essential for survival when dealing with short term threats. Typical today:

How the Body Deals with Stress Red blood cells pump into bloodstream; more oxygen reaches brain to stimulate thinking Stored sugars and fats pumped into bloodstream to increase available energy Sympathetic nervous system activated to increase alertness and strength Racing thoughts; snap decisions All senses heightened to enable quick response Pituitary function increases to stimulate adrenaline production Pupils dilate to let in more light to increase visual acuity Gritting teeth, clenching jaw Perspiration increases for heat dissipation Rapid pulse & increased breathing Blood clotting mechanism activates to protect against injury Blood diverted from extremities into trunk and head to protect internal organs Inability to sit still Muscles tense in arms and legs Digestion stops; blood diverted to brain & muscles to prepare for flight or fight

Stress & Health Which system does it affect most? Second most? CVD Weight Mental Health  Anxiety, depression, burnout

Stress & Your Job Common Stressors Schedule Emergency Calls Workload Working Environment No Margin for Error External

Coping with Stress Physical Diet Exercise Progressive relaxation Deep Breathing Yoga/Tai Chi Laughter Mental Meditation Guided Imagery Discuss Say No

Get Up!

How Well Can You Relax?

What do you do?