1. Slide 1 U T S C Chapter 16 - Lifestyle, Stress & Health Chapter 16 Lifestyle, Stress & Health

2. Slide 2 U T S C Chapter 16 - Lifestyle, Stress & Health Stress Stress is a response to a stressor (something challenging in the environment). Stressor: Exam, computer stolen, fight with parents etc. (see SRRS in next slide). A stress response includes: sympathetic arousal (linked to fight-or-flight response). Stress hormones. Chronic or accumulated stress can be detrimental to health.

3. Slide 3 U T S C Chapter 16 - Lifestyle, Stress & Health The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) Death of Spouse (Significant Other) 100 Divorce 73 Marital Separation 65 Jail Term 63 Death of Close Family Member 63 Fired at Work 47 Pregnancy 40 Sex Difficulties 39 : Vacation 13 Christmas 12 Application to different age and cultural groups requires adjustments.

4. Slide 4 U T S C Chapter 16 - Lifestyle, Stress & Health Video on Stress

5. Slide 5 U T S C Chapter 16 - Lifestyle, Stress & Health Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Some stressors are so intense (battling in a war, having a car accident) that one becomes hypersensitive to cues about the catastrophe. The symptoms of PTSD involve: Flashbacks Nightmares Strong reactions to cues Avoidance

6. Slide 6 U T S C Chapter 16 - Lifestyle, Stress & Health Video on PTSD