Coping Strategies for Stress in Kids and Teens

This video from Mile Marks explores stress, its definition, causes, and effects on individuals. It highlights how stress can be both beneficial and harmful, depending on its level. The video also provides five practical strategies for managing stress, such as focusing on controllable factors, managing time, taking care of the body, using positive self-talk, and seeking support from friends or adults. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and explore additional resources on stress management.

What are the three main topics covered in this video?

• Types of stress, stress management, and stress prevention

• Causes of stress, effects of stress, and stress prevention

• Definition of stress, effects of stress, and coping mechanisms

• Definition of stress, types of stress, and stress management

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common stressor for kids and teens?

• Problems in a relationship

• Watching the news

• Parents arguing

• Getting a new pet

What physical symptom is NOT associated with stress?

• Headaches

• Trouble breathing

• Pounding heartbeat

• Increased appetite

How can stress affect your mind?

• It can make you feel more positive

• It can make you feel more energetic

• It can improve your concentration

• It can make you more forgetful and disorganized

Which of the following is a helpful way to cope with stress?

• Eating junk food

• Avoiding all activities

• Focusing on things you can control

• Ignoring the stressors

What should you do if you have a huge test coming up and feel stressed?

• Avoid talking to anyone

• Study and ask for help

• Ignore the test

• Procrastinate

Why is it important to manage your time when feeling stressed?

• To avoid all responsibilities

• To lighten your load and reduce overwhelm

• To avoid relaxation

• To increase stress levels

How can taking care of your body help with stress?

• It can improve your mood and health

• It can make you feel more tired

• It can make you feel more stressed

• It can make you avoid responsibilities

What is an example of positive self-talk?

• I should give up

• I can't handle this

• I know I can do it

• This is too much for me

Who should you talk to if stress becomes too much to handle?

• A friend or adult

• Only your friends

• No one

• Strangers