1. Managing Stress & Anxiety
Ch. 8

2. Effects of Stress
Perception is the act of becoming aware through the senses.

3. Stressor
Anything that causes stress

4. Biological- such as illness, disabilities, or injuries
Environmental-such as poverty, pollution, crowding noise, or natural disaster
Cognitive or Thinking-such as the way you perceive a situation or how it affects you and the world around you
Personal Behavior-such as negative reaction in the body and mind caused by using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs or by a lack of physical activity
Life Situation-such as the death of a pet, the separation or divorce of parents, or having trouble in relationships with peers

5. Body’s Stress Response
Alarm-high alert
Resistance-fight or flight
Fatigue-physical, psychological, or pathological

6. Stress and your Health
Physical Effects-headache, asthmas, high bp, weak immune system
Mental/Emotional & Social Effects-difficulty concentrating, mood swings, risks of substance abuse

7. Chronic Stress-Stress associated with long term problems that are beyond a persons control

8. Personal Causes of Stress
Life Events-marriage, birth, adoption, illness, divorce, drivers license, graduation, moving
Physical Stressors-pollution, excessive noise, physical injury, lack of rest, drug use, excessive dieting & exercise
Daily Hassles-time pressure, too many responsibilities, deadline, conflicts with fellow students

9. Managing Stress Plan ahead Get adequate sleep
Get regular physical activity
Eat nutritious foods

10. Stress Management Techniques
Redirect your energy
Relax and Laugh
Keeps a positive outlook
Seek out support

11. Anxiety & Teen Depression
Anxiety-the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
Depression-prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness and sadness
Reactive depression-response to a stressful event
Major depression-medical condition requiring treatment

12. Symptoms of Depression
Irritable or restless mood
Withdrawal from friends or fun activities
Change in appetite or weight
Feeling of guilt
Sense of hopelessness