msl 101, lesson 9: stress management introduction to stress management
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MSL 101, Lesson 9: Stress Management
Introduction to 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