Stress And Anxiety Flashcards
Where are my responsibility’s according to HCPC code of conduct
If experiencing difficulties or other issues impacting learning or successfully participate in programme you should tell education provider and practise placement provider
May put yourself and service user in risk if your performance is impacted by mental or physical health
Ask for appropriate support and adapt studies or stop study
Advice from doctor or other professional if worried abt health
What does the health and wellbeing stat card state
Registrants should look after their health and wellbeing and seek appropriate support where necessary
What is stress
How you react when you feel under pressure or threatened
Occurs in situation where you feel you cannot mange or control
What are the types of stress
Acute- happens shortly after an event , lasts for short period of time but can be upsetting
Chronic - lasts for a long period of time or keeps returning . Experienced if under pressure all the time
Stress not mental health problem
What are the feelings of stress
Irritable, angry and impatient
Over burdened or overwhelmed
Anxious, afraid nervous
Unable to enjoy yourself
Uninterested in life
Like you’ve lost sense of humour
Sense of dread
Lonely or neglected
What are physical signs of stress
Difficulty breathing
Sore eye, blurred vision
Sleep disturbance
Muscle ache or headaches
Chest pain,heart burn
Nausea
Fainting
Weight loss or gain
Rash or itchy skin
What are the impacts of stress
Difficulty making decisions
Difficulty concentrating
Memory slower or more difficult
Snap at people
Bite nails
Clench jaw
Over or under eat
Smoke or drink more than usual
Withdraw from people
What causes stress
Pressure
Change
Worry
Lack of control of outcome
Overwhelming responsibility
Feeling stuck
Abuse or discrimination
Uncertainty
What are stress management skills
Recognise signs and causes of stress
Four A’s approach : avoid, alter,adapt,accept
Four R’s approach : reject,reframe,relieve ,refresh
How do we manage stress
Be prepared for stressful periods can make it easier to go through
Know how to manage wellbeing
Resilience can be built
Be kind to yourself
Find time to relax
Maintain interests and hobbies
Go outdoors
Take care of physical health
Identify triggers
Organises your time
How do we adapt coping strategies
Confront problems directly , recognise unhealthy emotional reactions and try prevent adverse effects on body
Support
Relaxation
Problem solve
Humour
Physicals activity
What is the maladaptive coping mechanism
Escape - withdrawal from friends or family and become socially isolated
Unhealthy self soothing- over eating, binge drinking, excessive use of internet
Numbing - people are aware and seek out that activity, junk food, alcohols and drugs
Risk taking - gambling, unsafe sex, reckless driving
Self harm
What is the resilience theory
It states that it is not the nature of the adversity which is most important but how we deal and thrive
Resilience helps us survive ,recover and thrive
What are the pillars that make up resilience (theory)
Secure base
Eduction
Friendships
Talents and interests ‘
Positive values
Social competency
What are burnouts
State of physical or emotional exhaustion
Linked to long term stress, physical or emotional draining roles
