Identifying and Coping with Stress in Middle School

What is a common sign of stress in middle school students?

• Feeling unusually tired

• Needing less sleep

• Increased appetite

• Decreased communication with friends

Which of the following is a healthy coping mechanism for stress?

• Ignoring the stress

• Talking to a friend about your feelings

• Overeating

• Procrastinating on homework

Why is self-care important for managing stress?

• It can prevent stress from occurring

• It helps to eliminate stress completely

• It can reduce the impact of stress on your health

• It makes stress more intense

Who can middle school students seek support from when they are feeling stressed?

• Only their best friends

• Teachers and school counselors

• Strangers online

• They should keep it to themselves

What is mindfulness?

• Focusing on multiple tasks at once

• Ignoring your feelings

• Being fully present and engaged in the moment

• Planning for the future

Which of the following is a relaxation technique that can help with stress?

• Running very fast

• Deep breathing exercises

• Eating fast food

• Watching TV for hours

How can exercise help with stress?

• It increases stress levels

• It has no effect on stress

• It can reduce stress by releasing endorphins

• It makes you too tired to feel stressed

What role does sleep play in managing stress?

• Sleep has no effect on stress

• Less sleep helps to manage stress better

• Adequate sleep can help reduce stress levels

• More stress leads to better sleep

Why is it important to maintain a balanced diet when dealing with stress?

• Unhealthy foods can increase stress levels

• It is not important; diet has no effect on stress

• Only eating sweets helps reduce stress

• Eating only fast food is recommended

How can writing in a journal help with stress?

• It increases stress by focusing on negative events

• It has no effect on stress levels

• It can help by providing a way to express feelings

• It is only useful for school assignments