Theo Jesberger College students

Body's reaction to a variety of stimuli Means of responding to a threat or demand Can produce positive or negative reactions Include external and internal stimuli

 80% of students experience stress daily  34% have felt depressed in the last 3 months  13% have been diagnosed with a mental health condition Click here for more info on stress in college students

Eustress- stress that motivates you to keep working. Distress- stress that becomes to much to bear.

“Good stress” Not all stress is bad Stress can sometimes lead to positive consequences Stress can lead to actions that’re beneficial

“Bad stress” Builds tension Feelings of “no end in sight” No enjoyment in the challenge/task

Stressor occurs Your perception of stressor Your reaction Body responds accordingly

 Things we can not control  Outside factors  Occurs from the world around you

 Come from inside us  Self induced stress  Feelings and thoughts

 External  Job change  Moving  Marriage  Death of a loved one. Etc..  Internal  Physical discomfort  Mental discomfort  Need to be “perfect”  Personality traits

 Predisposition for disease  Increased chance of heart attack  Contributes to weight gain  Contributor to premature aging Death

 Weakens immune system  Leaves you more susceptible to disease  Can cause men to develop erectile dysfunction  Can completely stop menstrual cycle in women

 Headache  Sweaty Palms  Sleeplessness  Nervousness  Irritability  Depression PhysicalEmotional

 Isolation from others  Lack of intimacy  Loneliness  Forgetfulness  Poor time management  Confusion SocialIntellectual

Due to the high standards and expectations of college, students tend to experience greater levels of stress. Most students will need to develop new skills in order to balance these demands.

 Everyone has different coping techniques.  It is important to find something that works best for you.  Two types of coping, positive and negative.  Positive- helps reduce stress levels  Negative- will increase stress levels

 Listening to music  Going out with friends  Taking a break  Going for a walk Positive Coping Hmm.. Maybe it’s time for a break.

 Exercise regularly  Stay well rested  Yoga/Stretching  Manage time appropriately Positive Coping

Negative Coping These are all things you should avoid doing  Criticizing yourself  Avoiding family and friends  Binge eating  Drinking large amounts of alcohol

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