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HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY: STRESS, COPING, AND WELL-BEING
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Definition Types of Stress Stress in Medicine& Health Psychology Coping with Stress Recommendations& Suggestions for dealing with
stress
Definition of Stress
Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it's an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.
A little bit of stress, known as “acute stress,” can be exciting—it keeps us active and alert. But long-term, or “chronic stress,” can have detrimental effects on health. You may not be able to control the stressors in your world, but you can alter your reaction to them.
Types of stress
Types of Stress
Acute stress Episodic acute stress Chronic stress
1. Acute stress Acute stress is the most common type of stress. It’s
your body's immediate reaction to a new challenge. FOR EXAMPLE: an argument with a family member,
or a costly mistake at work. Acute stress isn't always negative. It's also the
experience you have when riding a rollercoaster or having a person jump out at you in a haunted house.
Severe acute stress such as stress suffered as the victim of a crime or life-threatening situation can lead to mental health problems, such as disorder or acute stress disorder.
2. Episodic acute stress When acute stress happens frequently, it’s called
episodic acute stress. People who always seem to be having a crisis tend to have episodic acute stress. They are often short-tempered. Also , People who tend to see the negative side of everything also tend to have episodic acute stress.
Negative health effects are persistent in people with episodic acute stress. It may be hard for people with this type of stress to change their lifestyle, as they accept stress as a part of life.
Chronic stress
If acute stress isn't resolved and begins to increase or lasts for long periods of time, it becomes chronic stress. This stress is constant and doesn’t go away. It can stem from such things as:
poverty an unhappy marriage a bad job Chronic stress can be very bad to your health, as it can contribute
to several serious diseases or health risks, such as: heart disease cancer
Stress in Medicine& Health Psychology
WHAT IS STRESS
• ENGINEERS TEND TO STUDY STRSS IN MACHINES AND STRUCTURES,• WHERE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND MEDICEN IT’S RELATED TO HUMANS.
“We generally use the word "stress" when we feel that everything seems to have become too much - we are overloaded and wonder whether we really can cope with the pressures placed upon us.”
stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.
• Stresses can be external (from the environment, psychological, or social situations) or internal (illness, or from a medical procedure).
Mental
Physical
STRESS IN MEDICINE
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGYHEALTH PSYCHOLOGY:
Investigates the psychological factors related to wellness and illness, including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical problems
The study of stress and coping is a central focus of health psychology.
Pain is another important topic because it is a central feature of many illnesses and a major stressor
A field grew from it called Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) Studies the relationship among psychological factors, the immune system, and the brain.
STRESS and IMMUNE SYSTEM Immune SystemThe system of cells, chemicals, and organs of the body that respond to
attacks from diseases, injuries, and infections.
An immune system cell reaches out to capture bacteria, shown here in yellow. The bacteria that have already been pulled to the surface of the cell will be engulfed and devoured.
STRESS and IMMUNE SYSTEM Immune System
o Psychoneuroimmunology• Investigates the relations between the
psychophysiological and immunophysiological dimensions of living beings.
• Studies the effects of stress, emotions, thoughts, and behavior on the immune system.
MEDICINE VS PSYCHOLOGY
The main difference between health psychology and medicine is that health psychology is concerned with understanding how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness.
Where, psychological factors can affect health directly. For example, certain behaviors can, over time, harm like smoking.
Coping with Stress
Coping with Stress
Coping strategies:
coping strategies are actions that a person can take to master, tolerate, reduce or minimize the effects of stress.
Coping strategies
PHISYCAL STRATEGIES . COGNATIVE STRATEGIES. SOCIAL STRATEGIES.
TECHNIQUES OF STRESS MANAGEMENT
Physical Strategies-Relaxation-Massage-Exercise
Cognitive Strategies
-Re-appraising the problem
-Reframing
-Learning from the problem
-Making social comparisons
Social Strategies
-Relying on friends and family
-Finding a support group
-Helping others
Recommendations& Suggestions
Stress is a need in our lives! The major challenge is how to make the stress work
for you instead of working against you; working for you means it motivates you and not wears you down.
The best strategy for dealing with stress is to learn how to RELAX…
How to deal with stress?
JUST RELAX!
Remember…1) You are not alone.2) ALLAH’s choice is the best for you.
Pray for guidance and strength.
Do Keep your-self busy to take you mind off the issue
by:1) Trying physical activities; walking, running, swimming…etc.2) Distracting your self; watching TV, reading books, eating,
visiting friends, drawing…etc. Share your stress to close person. Think positively, don’t forget that stress will pass
away and make you stronger. Take care of yourself; sleep well, eat well…etc. Build yourself up to expect the worse. Make time for fun& laugh. Use mobile less.
Don’t
Don’t compare yourself with others& don’t compare it with unsuccessful people.
Don’t think too much how people see you, the most important think is how you see yourself.
Don’t regret relations with any body because failures give you experience and winners inspire you.
Don’t concentrate on the past or the future and enjoy your present!
Beauty of life is in its difficulties& challenges.
Thank You For Listening