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PowerPoint Presentation : What is your stress score ? Who is more vulnerable to stress? What are the signs of stress ? What is the biological process going on when you undergo stress ?
PowerPoint Presentation : What happens to your body when you are under stress?
PowerPoint Presentation : Stress is a state of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium.It may be a factor in disease causation
PowerPoint Presentation : GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME Physiologists define stress as how the body reacts to a stressor, real or imagined, a stimulus that causes stress. Acute stressors affect an organism in the short term; chronic stressors over the longer term.
PowerPoint Presentation : 3 stages of stress Alarm is the first stage. When the threat or stressor is identified Resistance is the second stage. If the stressor persists, it becomes necessary to attempt some means of coping with the stress Exhaustion is the third and final stage in the GAS model. At this point, all of the body's resources are eventually depleted
PowerPoint Presentation : WHO IS MORE VULNERABLE TO STRESS , In general , people without adequate social contacts who had traumatic events in life without committed relationships who are poorly nourished, who get inadequate sleep who are physically unwell hypothalamus has too many neurons that respond to stress
PowerPoint Presentation : THINGS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR STRESS TOLERANCE LEVEL Your support network Your sense of control Your attitude and outlook Your ability to deal with your emotions Your knowledge and preparation
PowerPoint Presentation : HOLMES-RAHE LIFE STRESS INVENTORY In the past 24 months, which of these have happened to you? Read each of the events listed below, and check the box next to any event which has occurred in your life in the last two years. There are no right or wrong answers. The aim is just to identify which of these events you have experienced lately
PowerPoint Presentation : LIFE EVENT LIFE CHANGE UNITS Death of a spouse 100 Divorce 73 Marital separation 65 Imprisonment 63 Death of a close family member 63 Personal injury or illness 53 Marriage 50 Dismissal from work 47 Marital reconciliation 45 Retirement 45
PowerPoint Presentation : Change in health of family member 44 Pregnancy 40 Sexual difficulties 39 Gain a new family member 39 Business readjustment 39 Change in financial state 38 Death of a close friend 37 Change to different line of work 36 Change in frequency of arguments 35 Major mortgage 32
PowerPoint Presentation : Foreclosure of mortgage or loan 30 Change in responsibilities at work 29 Child leaving home 29 Trouble with in-laws 29 Outstanding personal achievement 28 Spouse starts or stops work 26 Begin or end school 26 Change in living conditions 25 Revision of personal habits 24 Trouble with boss 23
PowerPoint Presentation : Change in working hours or conditions 20 Change in residence 20 Change in schools 20 Change in recreation 19 Change in church activities 19 Change in social activities 18 Minor mortgage or loan 17 Change in sleeping habits 16 Change in number of family reunions 15 Change in eating habits 15
PowerPoint Presentation : Vacation 13 Christmas 12 Minor violation of law 11
PowerPoint Presentation : . 0-149 Low susceptibility to stress-related illness • 150-299 Medium susceptibility to stress-related illness. Learn and practice relaxation and stress management skills and a healthy well life style. • 300 and over High susceptibility to stress-related illness
PowerPoint Presentation : Physiological/biological changes in the body
PowerPoint Presentation : What are the signs and symptoms of poorly managed stress? Excess stress can manifest itself in a variety of emotional, behavioral, and even physical symptoms, and the symptoms of stress vary enormously among different individuals.
PowerPoint Presentation : SOMATIC OR PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS Sleep disturbances, Muscle tension or Pain of any kind Headache, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Obesity Fatigue. Skin conditions (eczema ) EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS Nervousness, Anxiety, Changes in eating habits including overeating, Loss of enthusiasm or energy, Mood changes.
PowerPoint Presentation : Pain of any kind Heart disease Digestive problems Sleep problems Depression Obesity Autoimmune diseases Skin conditions, such as eczema
PowerPoint Presentation : Major Areas of Stress: 1.Physical 2. Mental 3.Emotional
PowerPoint Presentation : Physical effects of Stress 1.Nervous 2.Hormones
PowerPoint Presentation : Effects on the Nervous System 1.Sympathetic Activation 2.High blood pressure, Muscle tension,Headache,Insomnia,Fatigue
PowerPoint Presentation : Physical Effects of Stress 1.Hormones 2.Linked toHeart disease,Chronic Illness 3.Blood sugar,Cholesterol and Belly fat
PowerPoint Presentation : Mental Effects of Stress 1.Scattered thinking 2.Difficulty learning 3.Memory loss Harder to concentrate
PowerPoint Presentation : EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF STRESS 1.Anger and Hostility 2.Sadness 3.Linked to Cancer and Chronic disease
PowerPoint Presentation : Burnout is a psychological term for the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest.
PowerPoint Presentation : Lymbic system of our brain
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PowerPoint Presentation : A GENERAL VIEW
PowerPoint Presentation : "The stress response is the body's natural defence mechanism for dealing with danger. If activated for short periods of time the stress response will not cause the individual undue harm. However, if it is activated and sustained over long periods of time then both psychological and physical damage is likely to be experienced by the individual."
PowerPoint Presentation : When you perceive a threat, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisole . These hormones rouse the body for emergency action.
PowerPoint Presentation : Your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, your senses become sharper. perspiration
PowerPoint Presentation : These physical changes increase your strength and stamina, speed your reaction time, and enhance your focus – preparing you to either fight or flee from the danger at hand.
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