Stress & Resilience

Question 1

What is Stress?

Answer 1

Acute pressure leads to specific reactions from nervous/endocrine system (fight or flight)
Hypothalamus responds- increases cortisol levels

Question 2

What is burnout?

Answer 2

A process whereby a previously committed professional disengages from his or her work in response to stress and strain experienced in the job

Question 3

What is resilience?

Answer 3

Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy and threats

Question 4

What are the 4 basic principles of resilience?

Answer 4

Awareness
-noticing what is going on around you and inside your head
Thinking
-able to interpret events in a rational way
Reaching out
-how we call upon others to help us meet the challenges
Fitness
-our mental and physical ability to cope with challenges without becoming ill

Question 5

Give 4 responses to stress.

Answer 5

Direct action
Seek information
Do nothing
Coping