A PERSON S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL RESPONSE TO CHANGE.

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2 A PERSON S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL RESPONSE TO CHANGE.

3 CLASSIFICATION OF STRESS POSITIVE STRESS Eustress Eustress The pleasurable stress that accompanies positive events. For example, a person may receive a 10,000 bonus and experience stress in deciding how to spend the money

4 CLASSIFICATION OF STRESS NEGATIVE STRESS - Distress Distress: The unpleasant stress that accompanies negative events

5 WHAT CAUSES STRESS? PHYSICAL STRESSORS LIFE EVENTS ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS DAILY EVENTS

6 PREDISPOSING FACTORS FOR STRESS GENETIC FACTORS INABILITY TO ADAPT INADEQUATE RELAXATION RESPONSE ISOLATION PERSONALITY AGE RESPONSE ACTIVITY VARIATIONS ENVIRONMENT

7 SYMPTOMS OF STRESS Physical Mental Emotional

8 SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

9 Top Ten Stress Busters

10 1. SMILE Smiling is the first line of defence against stress. It s quick, easy, and free! When you smile your body releases feel-good hormones, while the stress hormone, cortisol, is reduced. Smiling helps you feel calm and in control. It lowers your blood pressure and makes you feel good about yourself.

11 2. EXERCISE Exercise is highly effective in reducing stress. It improves blood-flow to the brain, helping you think more clearly. Exercise is also another great way to release endorphins, the body s natural painkillers and feelgood hormones. There is also evidence that fit people are better able to handle the long-term effects of stress.

12 3. GET ENOUGH REST AND SLEEP Taking a rest isn t only about not doing anything. A rest from school work can mean putting the emphasis on what you do in your leisure time hobbies, holidays, sport to counterbalance work or everyday stress. And we all need sleep for energy, good concentration and general health. Chronic sleep-deprivation can affect your performance at school, which can be a key factor in raising stress levels.

13 4. POSITIVE THINKING Changing your thoughts is not as difficult as you think. Try to adopt an outlook on life that stops you seeing external events as determining your happiness. Instead, see your thoughts as the determiner of your happiness. It takes practice, but if you can do this you ll reduce the negative tension that leads to much of the stress in your life.

14 5. REACH OUT TO OTHERS When you need to reduce the pressure in your life, you can t always do it on your own. Everyone should have a support network of friends, family, co-workers and other people they can call on to help take the strain - whether it s practical help or a sympathetic ear when you feel down.

15 6. ACHIEVE A GOOD WORK-LIFE BALANCE Don t let school work dominate your life. No matter how ambitious you are, it s important to make time for relaxation and fun. Use time management techniques to ensure you re more productive during your normal working hours, rather than continually staying late at school.

16 7. RELAXATION A good relaxation technique is an anti-stress weapon that you always carry with you, to help you deal with any stressful situation as it arises. Make relaxation a regular part of your daily routine. There are so many relaxation techniques, from deep-breathing and visualization to meditation and self-hypnosis. Find one that works for you check out the many books, CDs and DVDs that can help.

17 8. EAT A HEALTHY DIET A balanced diet that delivers all the nutrients your body needs to function at its optimum level is essential for dealing with stressful situations.

18 9. HUGGING Get and give your fair share of hugs. It has been proven to help reduce the stress level, cortisone.

19 10. SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IF YOU NEED IT If you feel you need help and support please contact: Family members Close family friends A mate A neighbour A colleague at college or work A professional such as a social worker, doctor or nurse A support group in the community A helpline Asking for help is important and can be anything from talking to someone about your bad day, confiding in someone about a long-term mental health problem, discussing some therapy you are receiving but it is important for you to have support. It is not good for any of us to spend too much time on our own, especially if we are feeling low and vulnerable