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Chapter 3: Personal
Stress Management
An Invitation to Health Brief,
5th Edition
Hales
Prepared by: Jeanne Freeman, PhD, CHES
What is Stress?
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Nonspecific response of the body to any
demand made upon it
 Eustress
 Distress
What Causes Stress?
What Causes Stress?
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Relation between stress and health
Impact of stress on health
 Impact of health on resistance or coping ability
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Perceived stress
Stress and physical health
Aging
 Endocrine system
 Brain function
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What Causes Stress?
Stress on Campus
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Student reactions to stress
 Physical,
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Emotional, Behavioral, Cognitive
Support network
 Friends
and family
Self-efficacy
 Diverse populations
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 Gender
differences
Coping with stress
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Exercises to regain a sense of calm
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Breathing, Refocusing, Laughter, Spiritual coping,
Exercise
Common defense mechanisms
Denial
 Displacement
 Projection
 Rationalization
 Reaction formation
 Repression
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Other Personal Stressors
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Relaxation techniques
 Progressive
relaxation
 Visualization or guided imagery
 Meditation
 Mindfulness
 Biofeedback
Stress and Psychological
Health
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
 Resilience
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Optimistic attitude and self-efficacy
Stress inoculation and spirituality
Secure personal relationships
Develop new skills and flexibility
Organizing Your Time
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Symptoms of poor time management
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Rushing and fatigue
Inability to make choices
Missed deadlines
Feeling overwhelmed
Time management skills can be learned
 Procrastination
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