1. Eustress & Distress (Thermometer)
Stress & Depression
Eustress
&
Distress
(Thermometer)

2. Causes of Stress What are your “stress buttons”?
Biological – tired, hungry
Environmental – noise, rushing
Cognitive – thoughts, worries
Emotions – loneliness, fears
Personal Behavior – over-eating, under-eating, procrastination
Life Situations – family, friends, work

3. Mental/Emotional Effects
How can stress affect your mental and/or emotional health?
Difficulty concentrating
Negative self-talk
Mood swings
Risks of Substance abuse
What is your response to stress? Does it increase or decrease your stress level?

4. How does stress show up in your body?
Physical Effects
How does stress show up in your body?
Headache
Stomach ache
Asthma
High Blood Pressure = Heart Disease
Weight gain or loss
Weakened Immune System = Infections

5. Body’s Stress Response
*Alarm (adrenal glands - adrenaline)
*Fight or Flight - lift an auto, freeze
*Fatigue – extreme tiredness
Physical - body
Psychological - mind

6. Stress Bank Fun Activity Pledge: 1 activity/day for 1 week
Brainstorm a List of Fun Activities
Deposit in your Stress Bank
at least 1 funny story
3 hobbies, pastimes, or activities
the names of 3 support people
3 ways of saying no to others
3 strategies for planning or thinking ahead

7. Stress-Managing Strategies
Identify causes of stress
Plan ahead – Manage your time
Adequate sleep
Regular physical activity
Nutritious food
Avoid tobacco, alcohol, drugs
Support among family and friends
Relaxing hobby or activity
Keep a positive attitude
Express yourself – needs, wants, feelings

8. How can you reach a state of calm?
Relaxation Response
How can you reach a state of calm?
Deep breathing (exercises)
Pleasant thoughts (laughter)
Stretching (yoga, tai chi, chi gong)
Meditation

9. Warning Signs of Depression
What might someone say that would indicate that they were experiencing the following?
Low Motivation – don’t want to do…
Change in grades
Persistent Sadness – does not go away
Fatigue – no energy
Feel worthless, hopeless, irritable, guilty
Isolating – withdrawing from people
Start using drugs
Thoughts of suicide
Lack of concentration – can’t make decisions

10. School/Community Resources
How can each of the following provide help?
Counselor
Teacher
Coach
Clergy member
Physician
Friend or family member
Reliable Help-lines or Websites

11. High School Stress Inventory