Stress/Anxiety

Stress is a natural body response to...

• illness.

• wellness.

• a new or possibly threatening situation.

• having a healthy diet.

Stress can last over a long period of time while anxiety is short lived.

• True

• False

With stress the trigger is recognized, while with anxiety the trigger may not be identifiable.

• True

• False

Which of the two health challenges is there a better chance that treatment will consist of therapy and medication?

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Not everybody feels stressed by the same event.  People respond differently to the same stressor.

• True

• False

Which is Not an example of a every day stressor?

• an argument with a sibling

• death of a family member

• what outfit to wear for the day

Which of the following is Not considered a life changing event?

• moving across the country

• death of a family pet

• a disagreement with a friend

• a parent going to jail for a long period of time

Which is Not a stress response?

• fight

• flight

• freeze

• automatic

Short-term stress responses can be good for your health.

• True

• False

Long term stress is not a health concern.

• True

• False