How Chronic Stress Harms Your Body

Stress can be both positive and negative, with acute stress being short-term and chronic stress being long-term. Chronic stress can lead to health issues due to the constant activation of the HPA axis, which affects the immune system and accelerates aging. Managing stress through relaxation techniques and changing perceptions can help mitigate its effects.

What is the term used to describe events or situations that put pressure on an individual?

• Obstacles

• Stressors

• Anxieties

• Challenges

Which system in the body is activated during acute stress?

• HPA Axis

• Nervous System

• Limbic System

• Endocrine System

What is a common effect of chronic stress on the immune system?

• Increased white blood cell production

• Enhanced immune response

• Improved healing of wounds

• Reduced ability to fight infections

How does chronic stress affect telomeres?

• It strengthens them

• It shortens them

• It has no effect

• It lengthens them

Which of the following is a suggested method to manage stress?

• Ignoring stressors

• Meditation and relaxation therapies

• Avoiding social interactions

• Increasing workload

What mindset change can help reduce perceived stress?

• Avoiding all stressful situations

• Seeing stress as a challenge

• Ignoring stress completely

• Viewing stress as a threat

How can helping others impact your stress levels?

• It can reduce stress

• It increases stress

• It has no effect

• It only helps the person being helped