MSL 101, Lesson 9: Stress Management Introduction to Stress Management.

MSL 101, Lesson 9: Stress Management

Introduction to Stress Management

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MSL 101, Lesson 9 : Stress Management

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What is stress? Body’s response to internal and external

demands. Triggered by good or bad changes and events

in our lives Distress Eustress

Often results in a feeling of wanting to either fight the stress or run away from it

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Why do we feel stressed? Change in life has an unsettling effect. We are feeling challenged or threatened by an

outside force. We experience a loss of personal control.

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Symptoms of StressPHYSICAL Headaches Fatigue Gastrointestinal problems Inability to focus/Lack of

concentration Sexual problems Sleep disturbances Hypertension (high blood

pressure) Sweating palms/Shaking

hands Anxiety Heart problems (tachycardia,

palpitations)

BEHAVIORAL Irritability Disruptive eating patterns

(over eat or under eat) Harsh treatment of others Increased smoking or

alcohol consumption Isolation Compulsive shopping Difficulty in communication

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Facts About Stress Workplace stress causes about 1 million U.S.

employees to miss work each day Work-related stress can double people’s risk of

dying from heart diseases Health care expenditures are 50% greater for

workers who report high levels of stress Stress was the most frequently reported

impediment for academic success

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Common stressors in college Greater academic demands Being on your own in a new environment Changes in family relations Financial responsibilities Changes in your social life Exposure to new people, ideas, and

temptations Preparing for life after graduation

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Ways to Respond to Stress

Assess priorities Practice facing stressful moments Realistic expectations Incorporate healthy practices Learn to accept changes as part of life

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Depression

Major depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and worldwide

Depression affects an estimated 9.5 percent of adult Americans ages 18 and over

18.8 million people a year report having depression

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Symptoms of Depression Irritability, increased

crying, and anxiety Difficulty

concentrating or making decisions

Thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts

Persistent physical symptoms

Persistent sad or "empty" mood

Hopeless feeling Substance abuse Fatigue or loss of

interest in ordinary activities

Disturbances in eating/sleeping patterns

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Depression in College 10% of college students have been diagnosed with

depression, including 13% of college women In 2000, almost 7% of college students reported anxiety

disorders; women are 5 times as likely to have anxiety disorders

Eating disorders affects 5-10 million women and 1 million men,with the highest rates occurring in college-aged women

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for those aged 15-24, and the second leading killer in college students

Almost 7% of men and 12% of women ages 18-24 report frequent mental distress – a key indicator for depression and other mental disorders.

National Mental Health Association

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Danger Signs of Suicide Talking about suicide Statements about

hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness

Preoccupation with death

Suddenly happier or calmer

Loss of interest in things one cares about

Visiting or calling people one cares about

Setting one's affairs in order

Giving things away

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Tips on Managing Stress Organize Yourself Control Your Environment Positive Affirmations Extracurricular Activities Exercise, Relaxation and Rest Nutrition Self-Awareness Humor

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