1. STRESS: Need to Know Eustress vs. Distress Identification of Stressors
General Adaptation Response
Alarm – Fight or Flight
Resistance – Homeostasis
Exhaustion
Hypothalmus Adrenaline
Cortisol

2. Negative Effects of Stress
Physical: headaches, stomachaches, ulcers, decreased immune system, change in eating, insomnia, increased risks for heart disease, cancer, addictions, & accidents
Emotional/Mental: difficulty with concentration, memory and inappropriate expression of emotions, lowered self-esteem, depression, anger

3. Anger: Need to Know Anger related to stress includes:
Hidden Anger -negativity, sarcasm, outbursts
Hostility Syndrome -continuous fight or flight
Anger expressions:
Projection – blame game
Displacement – taking it out on others/things
Personality type:
Type A – more prone to distress & anger

4. Stress/Anger: Nice to Know
70% of doctor visits are in some way related to stress!
Children today, especially tweens and teens are more stressed than their parents realize.
Nearly half are worried about school and 30% worried about family finances.
Individuals with hostility syndrome have lowered brain serotonin, the chemical that helps regulate and control primitive drives and emotions.

5. Some Common Essential Skills:
Managing time wisely – prioritizing
Exercising & being physically active
Practicing relaxation techniques
Breathing deeply & slowly
Building emotional & social support
Eating nutritiously
Getting adequate sleep
Avoiding counterproductive behaviors like drinking, smoking & taking drugs

6. Anger Management Skills:
Recognizing triggers
Acknowledging the signs of anger
Electing to control anger
Actively doing something to cool off
Trying to avoid anger triggering situations

7. References
Emotional and Social Support. (2009). Retrieved September 18, 2011, from The American Institute of Stress:
LInda Meeks, P. H. (2011). Comprehensive School Health Education. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Phillip B. Sparling, K. J. (2011). iHealth: An Interactive Framework. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Stress. (2011). Retrieved September 18, 2011, from Kids Health:
Helping our Children with Stress. (2009). Retrieved September 18, 2011, from The New York Times, September 18, 2011: with-stress/