Managing Stress and Coping with Loss

The effects of stress are __ meaning they build up over time

• additive

• resilient

• relaxation response

• chronic stress

Long-term problems that are beyond one's control may cause

• additive

• stress management

• resilient

• chronic stress

Handling stress in a healthful, effective way is referred to as

• stress management

• relaxation response

• chronic stress

• additive

With practice, you can achieve a state of calm, called a(n) __

• stress management

• relaxation response

• chronic stress

• additive

A teen who is __ can bounce back from disappointment.

• resilient

• relaxation response

• chronic stress

• additive

What is the first step in handling stress?

• Using relaxation techniques

• Identifying causes of stress

• Using refusal skills

• Avoiding all stressors

Stress that lasts a long time

• usually goes away by itself

• is not very common in teens

• harms physical and mental health

• is less harmful than short-term stress

Ways to relax include

• deep breathing

• a warm bath

• laughing

• all of the above

Adopting a positive outlook can help you manage stress by

• helping you say no to demands on your time

• changing the way you perceive a stressor

• keeping you calm and relaxed

• eliminating all your stressors

To reduce the effects of stress, you should

• drink plenty of water for good health

• drink caffeinated beverages for energy

• avoid talking about your problems with others

• stop exercising to save your strength