STRESS MRS. JACOBS. Review 1.List 5 Characteristics of good mental health. 2.The 5 levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs are: 3.______ refers to the way.

STRESS

MRS. JACOBS

ReviewReview

1. List 5 Characteristics of good mental health.

2. The 5 levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs are:

3. ______ refers to the way we see and think about ourselves.

4. ________ are signals that tell your mind and body how to react.

Identify the defense mechanismIdentify the defense mechanism

5. That teacher hates me!

6. I smoke because my friends do, and I enjoy

it.

7. I didn’t like him or her anyway.

8. A traumatized teenager has no recollection of the details of a close brush with death.

9. My girlfriend/boyfriend is the most beautiful

person in the world.

STRESS

List 5 situations that you think cause teens to feel stressed. Next to each item, write down why you think that particular

situation is a source of stress for teens.

Signs of Good Mental/Emotional Health

• Are realistic about their strengths and weaknesses

• Are responsible for their personal behavior

• Avoid high-risk behaviors, such as ATOD

• Are open-minded, flexible, and able to see several sides of an issue.

• Are fun-loving and able to relax alone or with others

• Respect both their own needs and the needs of others

• Respect each person’s value as a human being---including their own

• Express their emotions in ways that do not hurt themselves or others.

1.

More answers!• Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs 

• Physiological needs• (hunger, thirst, shelter, etc) 

• Safety needs• (security, freedom from danger) 

• Belonging and love needs• (family, affection, relationships,

acceptance by others) 

• Self-esteem needs• (competence, respect, recognition) 

• Cognitive needs• (knowing, understanding, exploring) 

• Aesthetic needs• (symmetry,order,beauty) 

• Self-actualisation needs • (self-fulfilment, personal growth

realisation of potential)

3. Self-esteem4. Emotions5. Projection6. Rationalization7. Reaction Formation8. Repression 9. Idealization

2.

What Is Stress?• The mental and physical response of our bodies to the

changes and challenges in our lives.• Stressor – any physical, social, or psychological event

or condition that causes the body to adjust to that situation

• Adjustment may cause strain or wear and tear on our bodies and minds

• Eustress – positive stress that presents the opportunity for personal growth and satisfaction

• Distress – negative stress that results in debilitative stress and strain

Brainstorm a list of 5 examples Brainstorm a list of 5 examples of Eustress.of Eustress.

Stress and Your Health 

Stress – a “disease of prolonged arousal” that leads to other negative health effects

Highly stressed individuals are at greater risks for: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) Cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Impaired immunity Impaired immunity Diabetes managementDiabetes management

What Causes StressWhat Causes Stress

• StressorStressor– Anything that causes stressAnything that causes stress

• Five General Categories of StressorsFive General Categories of Stressors 1. Biological Stressor1. Biological Stressor

Illness, disabilities, injuriesIllness, disabilities, injuries 2. Environmental Stressor2. Environmental Stressor

Poverty, pollution, noise, natural disastersPoverty, pollution, noise, natural disasters3. Cognitive Stressors3. Cognitive Stressors

Way you perceive a situation Way you perceive a situation 4. Personal Behavior Stressors4. Personal Behavior Stressors

Using tobacco, alcohol, drugs that may hurt your bodyUsing tobacco, alcohol, drugs that may hurt your body5. Life Situation Stressors5. Life Situation Stressors

Death, divorce, trouble in a relationshipDeath, divorce, trouble in a relationship

Stress and the Mind 

Stress may contribute to mental disability and emotional dysfunction

These effects may be manifested as: •Lost work productivity •Difficulties in relationships •Abuse of drugs and other substances •Displaced anger •Aggressive behavior

Look at the symptoms of stress listed below. Look at the symptoms of stress listed below. ListList all theall the symptoms that have applied or currently apply to you.symptoms that have applied or currently apply to you. Are thereAre there similarities?similarities? How much stress do you think you are currentlyHow much stress do you think you are currently under?under? List ways to eliminate or reduce your amount of stress.List ways to eliminate or reduce your amount of stress.

• HeadachesHeadaches mood swingsmood swings smokingsmoking• Lack of concentrationLack of concentration stomach achesstomach aches nail bitingnail biting• DizzinessDizziness nightmaresnightmares tappingtapping• Panic attacksPanic attacks back painback pain pulling hair pulling hair• Grinding teethGrinding teeth AnxietyAnxiety ulcer sores ulcer sores • Neck stiffnessNeck stiffness jaw painsjaw pains withdrawing from otherswithdrawing from others• Use of alcoholUse of alcohol ConstipationConstipation AngerAnger• Compulsive dietingCompulsive dieting irritabilityirritability compulsive overeatingcompulsive overeating• DiarrheaDiarrhea CryingCrying Nervous laughterNervous laughter• Weight loss/gainWeight loss/gain pacingpacing Thoughts of suicideThoughts of suicide• Twitches (eyelids/face)Twitches (eyelids/face) DepressionDepression LatenessLateness• WeaknessWeakness NauseaNausea Putting things offPutting things off• IndigestionIndigestion Helpless feelingsHelpless feelings not caring about looksnot caring about looks• RestlessnessRestlessness Racing thoughtsRacing thoughts aggressivenessaggressiveness• Skin problemsSkin problems Cold hands/feetCold hands/feet Excessive sweatingExcessive sweating• Chest painsChest pains Inability to sleepInability to sleep High Blood pressureHigh Blood pressure• Rapid/difficult breathingRapid/difficult breathing heart palpitationsheart palpitations Frequent UrinationFrequent Urination• Heart burnHeart burn Excessive sleepingExcessive sleeping Constant FatigueConstant Fatigue

Sources of Stress 

Psychosocial factors in our daily lives that cause stress: Change Hassles Pressure

Inconsistent goals and behaviors Conflict

Overload Burnout

Other (family, job, overcrowding, discrimination, unemployment, poverty)

Listed below are some factors that cause stress within a family. On a sheet of paper, write a paragraph for explaining how you feel that stressor could affect a family.

• Parents fighting

• Moving

• Financial Problems

• Family member dying or leaving

• Behavior problems with children

• Health problems in family members

We all have certain things or people that cause us to lose our composure from time to time. Try to figure out what causes YOU to become distressed. Create a comprehensive list on the same sheet of paper.

• What pushes your buttons?– Being late Too much homework your job– Oral reports Taking tests Video games– Babysitting Using a computer commercials– Closed-in spaces Going to the dentist Losing– Arguments Interruptions while busy slow drivers– Careless DriversGetting an injection Loud people– PE class Restrictions at home Baby

Crying– School projects No date for a dance Chores– Cafeteria food Fight with boy/girlfriend Pimples– No money No transportation Nothing to do– Rude people Playing on sports team Disrepsect– Parents fighting Betrayed by a friend Detention– Suspension Arguments with parents Other class

Self-Imposed Stress 

Self-concept: Cognitive stress system

Personality types and hardiness: Type A Type B

Self-efficacy External vs. internal locus of control

•Managing Your StressManaging Your Stress   

•Plan ahead.Plan ahead.•Get adequate sleep.Get adequate sleep.•Get regular exercise.Get regular exercise.•Eat nutritious food.Eat nutritious food.•Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.•Journal your feelings.Journal your feelings.•Talk to family, friends, or professionals.Talk to family, friends, or professionals.•Time management.Time management.

STEPS TO TIME MANAGEMENTSTEPS TO TIME MANAGEMENT

1.1. Set goals.Set goals.2.2. Identify activities.Identify activities.

3.3. Make an overall plan.Make an overall plan.4.4. Design a realistic weekly schedule.Design a realistic weekly schedule.

5.5. Make a daily “to-do” list.Make a daily “to-do” list.

Stress General Scoring Guide4

The student has identified 3 stressful situations in their life, and used the appropriate vocabulary.The student has thoroughly designed a stress or time management plan for their life asked for in the question.The student has answered the question clearly and concisely so that others can understand.

3The student has identified 2-3 stressful situations in their life and used the appropriate vocabulary necessary to answer all parts of the question.The student has designed a stress or time management plan for their life showing he/she understands the big ideas, but there may some irrelevant or inaccurate information.The student answers the question clearly so that others can understand.

2The student has identified only 1-2 stressful situations in their life and appropriate vocabulary necessary to answer the question. Some of the information provided is incorrect.The student has attempted to design a stress or time management plan for their life, but illustrates only a partial understanding of the concept.The student has not answered all parts of the question, but is clear so that others can understand.

1The student provides only 1 stressful situation in their life necessary to answer the question. Little or no content vocabulary is used.The student does not attempt to design a stress or time management plan.The student does not answer all parts of the question. The information that is provided is difficult to understand and/or poorly organized.

STRESS OPEN RESPONSESTRESS OPEN RESPONSE

• 1.8.3 There are strategies (e.g., setting realistic goals, time and task management, planning, decision-making process, perseverance) for building success as adults.

• Prompt: Sometimes, you can manage stress by changing the way you perceive or react to stress with a stress or time management plan.

A. Identify 3 stressful situations in your life.B. Design a stress or time management plan to help

you manage the stress.

On your paper, grade your own On your paper, grade your own open response question.open response question.

• Critique your Critique your answer and make a answer and make a list of suggestions list of suggestions that could make that could make your open response your open response answer better.answer better.

1. Johnny just got home from school. He starts thinking to himself that he has no time to do anything else but school work because he has a project due in 2 days and he has two exams tomorrow. Johnny might be suffering from?

A. Stress B. Conflict C. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder D. Over Thinking

2. Whenever Sue knows she has a test coming up, she begins to think negatively about herself and her life. She also automatically thinks she won’t do well no matter how well she studies. Sue is considered to be analyzing her situation through the senses. This is also called:

A. PerceptionB. Self Analyzing C. Self WorthD. Stress Management

3. Alex has the Flu. He is the team captain of his basketball team. Alex decides to play despite being deathly ill. The Flu is an example of what kind of stressor?

A. BiologicalB. EnvironmentalC. Life Situation D. Cognitive

4. Ben and Jenny of California recently dealt with fires that destroyed their home. The fire is considered to be what type of stressor?

A. EnvironmentalB. BiologicalC. Life SituationD. Cognitive

5. Billy likes to chew tobacco and drink alcohol. He tends to drink and party every night and the next day he skips school. The tobacco and alcohol abuse is an example of what kind of stressor?

A. Personal Behavior B. BiologicalC. Life SituationD. Environmental

6. Jennifer recently attended the funeral of her grandmother. Since the funeral she has not eaten and her school grades have dropped. The passing over her grandmother is what kind of stressor? A. Life SituationB. Personal Behavior C. BiologicalD. Environmental

7. Not eating, overeating, compulsive talking, and drumming fingers are examples of what?

A. Behavioral Signs responding to Stress B. Physical Signs Responding to Stress C. Emotional Signs Responding to Stress D. Mental Signs Responding to Stress

8. Edginess, frustration, and crying are examples of what? A. Emotional Signs Responding to Stress B. Physical Signs Responding to Stress C. Behavioral Signs Responding to Stress D. Mental Signs Responding to Stress

ANSWERSANSWERS

1.1. AA

2.2. AA

3.3. AA

4.4. AA

5.5. AA

6.6. AA

7.7. AA

8.8. AA

REFERENCES

• Patricia Rizzo Toner

• GLENCOE HEALTH