C-Notes: StressStnd: 5.1M 8/27/2013

Objective: Students will be able to differentiate between positive and negative stress.

What is stress? • A physical, social, or mental event or condition that requires us to cope with a given situation.

What is Eustress? • positive stress that allows for personal growth and satisfaction.– Getting married– Starting school– Beginning a job– Making new friends– Learning a new skill

What is Distress? • negative stress that is caused by events that cause stress and strain.– Financial problems– Death of a loved one– Academic difficulties– Breakup of a relationship

How does stress affect your health?

• Greater risk for heart disease.

• Can decrease immunity to disease.

• Can cause negative mental reactions

What are some stress reducers?

• Assess stressors• Change reactions to stress• Learn to cope• Exercise• Relax• Eat Healthy• Manage time• Reduce stresses

How does your body respond to stress?

• Fight-or-Flight– When our bodies go on the

alert to either fight or escape.

– A sudden burst of energy and strength.

– The heart speeds up, breathing increases, blood pressure elevates, sugar is released into the blood.