COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENTS Flashcards
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
HEALTH (according to WHO)
a subjective state that emerges from a general feeling of satisfaction with oneself
WELL-BEING
condition of good health, happiness and prosperity
WELL-BEING
a state of well-being in which every individual:
o realizes his or her own potential
o can cope with the normal stresses of life
o can work productively and fruitfully
o able to make a contribution to her or his community
MENTAL HEALTH
a natural response to the demands of our environment
STRESS
physiological response to the demands of our environment
STRESS
this represents the choices we make when faced with danger in our environment
FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
this is a reaction that occurs in the presence of a situation that is terrifying, either mentally or physically
FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
the response if preparing your body to either stay (to fight) and deal with a threat or to run away (to flight) to safety
FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE STRESSED? (3)
tension/anxiety
aggression/irritability
inability to carry out tasks
enumerate the STRESS RESPONSE (STRESSORS)
PHYSICAL STRESSOR MENTAL STRESSOR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS ECONOMIC STRESSOR SPIRITUAL STRESSOR
this stressor comes in a form of pollution, a congested place or a high level of noise
PHYSICAL STRESSOR
this stressor is experienced when transitioning to a new environment/change of routine
PHYSICAL STRESSOR
this stressor might include fatigue, pain, shock, trauma, and other physiological conditions in our body
PHYSICAL STRESSOR
this stressor is experienced when running after deadlines or situations that call for sustained mental effort
MENTAL STRESSOR
this stressor is experienced when there is lack of organization, academic overload, participating in class, etc.
MENTAL STRESSOR
these stressors are somehow interrelated because they involve relating with other people
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS
these stressors are experienced if as we interact with others, we encounter conflicts and disappointments leading to feelings of frustration, tension, anxiety, and even anger or depression
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS
this stressor may involve one’s socio-economic condition such as limited financial resources to meet our essential needs in life
ECONOMIC STRESSOR