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Managing

Stress

adolescents

IN

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What do we understand by stress ?

The way our body and mind react to life changes

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Adolescents and stress ?

Teens are under more stress

Since adolescence is a period ofsignificant changes like

physical,

emotional,

social, andacademic changes

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Stress can come from Inside

Body imageNot happy with the way you lookself-conscious - feel everyone is staringat you

Where does stress come from ?

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Stress can come from Outside

i.e. surroundings, environment

Family ..School .Friends /Peers Society .Others

Where does stress come from ?

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Prolonged school hours

Over-packed class rooms

TransportPollution air, noise

Overcrowding road

Poor ventilation

Bad furniture

Physical Stress

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Bullies,

Changing schools,

Conflicts with teacher,Forced competitiveness,

Falling grades,

Have to present in class

Learning disorders,

Special recognition

Psychological Stress

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Relationships

Peers

You want to spend time with peers butwithout parental supervision

Their opinions more important thanthat of parents

Conflicts with parents, friends

Media internet

Secret lives

Psychosocial

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ReactionFFF (FightFlightFreeze)

How do we react to stress?

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ULTIMATELY how each person reacts will decide how

STRESS will affect YOU

How do we react to stress?

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This means that whether we

get stressed out or not

depends mainly on US

How do we react to stress?

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This means that whether we

get stressed out or not

depends mainly on US

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Headache

Signs & Symptoms of Stress

Stammering

Blushing

Back pain

Sweating

Dry Mouth

Heartburn

Chest pain

Irritation

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Faintness

Signs & Symptoms of Stress

Goose Bumps

Blushing

LoosingConcentration

Frustration

Dizziness

Trembling

Anger

ImpulseBuying

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Physical Symptoms of Stress

Poor appetite or overeating

Feeing tired and fatigued

Various aches and pains ---headache bodyache muscle pain

Nausea & abdominal Pain

Sleep problems

Falling sick very often e.g. fever cough colddiarrhea

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Stress & Performance

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Eustress

Stress & Performance

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Distress

Stress & Performance

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Dealing more effectivelywith stress improves

performance and the

quality of life

Stress & Performance

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It is like salt and pepper to

life

Stress & Performance

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Is STRESS good or bad for us ?

All stresses can be GOOD

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Is STRESS good or bad for us ?

So all efforts should beto convert all stresses

into EUSTRESSThis canbe achieved by stress

management techniques

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Stress Management Tips

Making little changes in your life can

really add up to a big feeling of relief.

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StressManagement Tips

Learn to recognize when you arefeeling stressed and simple waysyou can relax.

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Take a break. Have a cold drink, get some

fresh air, or close your eyes for a minute torefocus.

StressManagement Tips

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Stress Management Tips

Stay Positive to help family &friends to Cope Up with the stress

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Stress Management Tips

Be prepared for unexpectedproblems such as traffic, a lost pet or afamily emergency.

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Stress Management Tips

Prioritize. Take control of your "to

do" list by deciding what's really

most important on your list.

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Stress Management Tips

Write down feelings of sadness, frustration or

anger to get a clearer perspective of youremotions.

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Stress Management Tips

Enjoy

life'ssimple pleasures like colorful

flowers, dancing, music, and social outings,etc

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Stress Management Plan

Exercise regularly.

Have healthy eating habits

Reduce sedentary Habits

Eat healthy nutritious food.

Avoid excess caffeine intake

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Practice time management

Learn relaxation exercises.

Rehearse and practice situations.

Learn practical coping skills.

Decrease negative self talk.

Feel good with a workable result

Build a network of friends.

Stress Management Plan

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Breathing AwarenessAbdominal Breathing

Sigh Breathing

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Visualization

Stress Management Plan

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Stress Management Plan

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Talk and confide to a person whom

you trust :

Friend

parent,

teacher,

relative, etc.

Stress Management Plan: when in distress

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If you feel that you are not able to

cope with your distress do not

hesitate to go to your

school counselor

family doctor

adolescent pediatrician

How do you recognize that you

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Deteriorating school performanceInability to sleep or excessive sleep

Losing or gaining weight

Feeling low or tired all the time

Mood swings : crying, getting angryNot wishing to talk to anybody

How do you recognize that you

need professional help ?

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The only difference between a

diamond and a lump of coal is

that the diamond had a littlemore pressure put on it.

A thought

h h

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The opposite ofSTRESSED IS

A thought

DESSERTS

h h

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Convert your stress to Dessert &

Lead a wonderful Life

A thought

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thanks