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1 Chapter 3: Personal Stress Management
An Invitation to Health Brief, 5th Edition Hales Prepared by: Jeanne Freeman, PhD, CHES

2 What is Stress? Nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it Eustress Distress

3 What Causes Stress?

4 What Causes Stress? Relation between stress and health
Impact of stress on health Impact of health on resistance or coping ability Perceived stress Stress and physical health Aging Endocrine system Brain function

5 What Causes Stress?

6 Stress on Campus Student reactions to stress Support network
Physical, Emotional, Behavioral, Cognitive Support network Friends and family Self-efficacy Diverse populations Gender differences

7 Coping with stress Exercises to regain a sense of calm
Breathing, Refocusing, Laughter, Spiritual coping, Exercise Common defense mechanisms Denial Displacement Projection Rationalization Reaction formation Repression

8 Other Personal Stressors
Relaxation techniques Progressive relaxation Visualization or guided imagery Meditation Mindfulness Biofeedback

9 Stress and Psychological Health
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Resilience Optimistic attitude and self-efficacy Stress inoculation and spirituality Secure personal relationships Develop new skills and flexibility

10 Organizing Your Time Symptoms of poor time management
Rushing and fatigue Inability to make choices Missed deadlines Feeling overwhelmed Time management skills can be learned Procrastination


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