Stress Awareness Flashcard

Front

The Fight or Flight response is a myth

Back

False

Answer explanation

The fight or flight response isn't just a saying; it's a physiological reaction to stress. You either confront a threat or run away from it.

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When we feel stressed, what hormone is produced by the body?

Back

Cortisol

Front

Is stress a mental health condition?

Back

No

Answer explanation

Stress isn’t a mental health condition on its own, but it can be a sign of various mental health issues and may even lead to them.

Front

Does stress cause grey hair?

Back

No, stress does not cause grey hair.

Answer explanation

Stress does not cause your hair to turn grey. The colour of your hair is mainly influenced by your genes and hair pigmentation.

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Stress is a sign of weakness

Back

False

Answer explanation

Stress is a natural response to threats, whether those threats are physical or mental. Feeling stressed doesn't mean you're weak; it means you're human. In fact, stress can help make you stronger and more motivated.

Front

Stress increases your heart rate

Back

True

Answer explanation

Your heart rate increases to circulate blood and oxygen more quickly in response to the stressor.

Front

In a survey conducted in 2024 by the Mental Health Foundation, How many 16-24 year olds do you think have felt so stressed that they have felt overwhelmed or unable to cope?

Back

83%

Front

Alcohol eases stress

Back

False

Answer explanation

Even though alcohol can give you a quick/temporary break from stress, it can actually make things worse by messing with your hormones, neurotransmitters, and inhibitions, which might lead to feeling even more stressed overall.

Front

What is mental health?

Back

The wellbeing of your emotional, social & psychological state

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Stress can cause physical problems

Back

True

Answer explanation

Stress is linked to digestive and skin issues, while chronic stress is associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, and hair loss.