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Stress and HealthWhat causes stress and how to manage it to
avoid health complications for young adults by Rob RothStress
DefinitionStressis defined as an organism's total response to an
environmental stimulus (stress.org)
Responses are relative to the individuali.e. Some people blush
while others go paleStimuliThe individual must be aware of the
potential threat using his or her senses
Contributing factors to stressArea of ResidencyPeople living in
Detroit are the most stressed in the U.S. (Thedailybeast.com)
ProfessionBusiness managers, fire fighters, medical workers. . .
etcContributing factors to stressEducation LevelThe higher the
education reached, most likely the least stressed
Contributing factors to stressSexWomen are 8% more stressed than
men on average
IllnessOverweight, diabetes, emotional disordersStress
ResponseThe body goes through a multi-step process when faced with
stressVideo
Can you see this?
Acute Stress (what you have just experienced)
Hormones are releasedHeart rate increasesEasier to react than to
think logicallyHeightened blood glucose level
Acute StressGoes away when perceived threat is no longer an
issue
Body resumes normal functioning with little side effects
Emotional AspectStress is often left unresolved due to modern
day stressorsLoves me?Loves me not?Long Term Stress
Very unhealthy physically and emotionallyCommon Physiological
Signs and Symptoms of Long Term StressHeadachesGrinding
teethInsomniaMood SwingsStomach PainSusceptibility to microbial
infectionsDrug UseImpulse buyingBinge Eating
Public Awareness
June 6, 1983 cover story referred to it as our leading health
problem
Many perceive stress has worsened over timeBenefits of
StressStress motivates usGives us meaning to activitiesEnhances
memory
Benefits of Stress
How to avoid going over the hillTime management skillsAlter
perceptionGive yourself 15 minutes of alone time a dayDo not self
medicate
Suggestions on managing stress
YogaReadingKeep good friends closeAdequate
sleepExerciseEspecially aerobicsHow to alleviate short term stress
quickerDeep Breathing
Count to 15 before reacting
Drink cool waterWhat Have We Learned
ReviewStress is a natural responseCan be long lasting or short
livedLong lasting stress is detrimental to health
Be aware of the environment around youHigh stress locale and
occupationReviewLittle bit of stress is essential to healthy
living
Take time for yourself everyday
Exercise whenever possible
SmileReferenceswww.stress.orgMcLeod, S. A. (2010).What is the
Stress Response. Retrieved from
http://www.simplypsychology.org/stress-biology.htmlThedailybeast.com
