Review for CBA test

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Review for CBA test

• Stressed and Depressed

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What is Stress?

• Stress is the reaction of the body and mind to
  every day challenges and demands. We all
  experience stress everyday. In order that stress
  does not play a negative part in our lives we
  need to recognize it and know how to manage it.
  Stress is not necessarily good or bad. It can
  motivate us to do our best and give us extra
  energy we need to reach our goals.

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Causes of Stress

• The following are causes of stress
• illness
• disabilities and injuries
• poverty
• pollution and noise
• using tobacco, alcohol or other drugs
• lack of physical activity
• death of a loved one
• divorce of a parent
• having trouble in relationships

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The Bodys Response to Stress

• The following are examples of the way your body
  might react to stress
• headache
• asthma
• high blood pressure
• weakened immune system
• difficulty concentrating
• mood swings
• crying
• not being able to eat or eating continually
• risk of substance abuse

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How to Manage Stress

• Plan ahead, make a list or schedule
• Get enough sleep
• Get regular physical activity
• Eat nutritious food with regular meals, limit
  comfort foods, limit caffeine
• Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

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Stress-management techniques

• Redirect your energy to release nervous energy
• Relax and laugh by using some method of
  relaxation such as deep breathing, stretching,
  laughing.
• Keep a positive outlook because the way your
  think often determines how you feel.
• Seek out support by talking to someone you can
  trust
• Express yourself by sharing your feelings with
  someone you trust. Set goals for your future with
  this person.

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What is Depression

• Depression is a prolonged feeling of
  helplessness, hopelessness and sadness.

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Signs or Symptoms of Depression

• Irritability or restless mood
• Withdrawal from friends and activities
• Change in appetite or weight
• Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Sense of hopelessness
• Disinterest in your life

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Reliable Resources in School or Community for
Help with Depression

• Parent
• Clergy member
• A Coach
• Counselor
• School psychologist
• Mental health care professional
• Crisis Center distress line
• National Mental Health Association
• Teachers/instructors
• Physician, Health Care Provider, Nurse

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Resources Continued

• National Crisis Telephone Hotline
  1-800-273-TALK(8255)
• Emergency services (police, fire dept, 911,
  emergency room)