THE STRESSASSOCIATED WITH BEING A STUDENT CONTENTS . 85% of students say they feel stressed on a daily basis and it is the biggest issue they face. • Among them around 8-9% teens think the only time there is a total absence of stress is in death. And between 75-90% of the teens physician visits are due to stressrelated issues.Some Facts • According to a recent study by Campus Calm. 30% About one in every three college students feels overwhelmed for most of their time spent at school . . and these numbers continue to rise.10% of college students in America have been diagnosed with depression. A Challenge Please write a One Sentence Definition of S T R E S S. . That Doesn’t Really Define Stress At A Basic Level. Finances. . Etc. But. People Who Bother Them.When Asked To Define Stress. Most Folks Describe Events – Like Tests or Exams. Rather Stress is Defined as… . a product of change.Definition Non-specific response to a demand -. . Any situation. good or bad. that causes you to readjust. strong emotions can be brought on by external or internal factors. Psychological -. Social -.Stressors Physical -.caused by interactions between an individual and his/her environment. .external factors. LEVELS OF STRESS!!! Eustress: Good Distress: Stress Stress from bad sources Difficult Campus Environment Overwhelming sights & sounds Threat of Personal Injury Getting into college Getting engaged Winning the lottery . Kinds Of Stress Short -Term: The kind of stimulus that represents a challenge or threat which causes an alarm reaction and then elicits a response which resolves the situation. Long -Term: A condition in which we experience a continual barrage of unresolved stimuli. . Kinds Of Stress Appraisal Stage: Coping Stage: The first opportunity in which a person's belief systems. and personality determine if a specific situation will be successful. . The second opportunity where the person determines whether the response will be either positive or negative. past experience. Increased gland activity.The Alarm Reaction Biological changes. Increased heart and respiration. Elevated blood pressure. Body poised for action. . Social Finding the right balance between these is crucial to relieve stress .What are the types of stress? For students. Academic 2. it can be broken down into two categories 1. papers.Schoolwork Managing exams. and a challenging courseload Social Stress Making new friends and finding time to maintain current relationships . Fast. Dilation of the pupils. Increased perspiration. Dry mouth. Muscle tension. A heart-pounding feeling in your chest. Fatigue. shallow breathing. Boredom. . Increased pulse rate.Standard Stress Response Increased blood pressure. especially on the palms. projects.Factors contributing stress among Students Economic reasons: loan trouble and working while studying Pure academic load: Math classes. tests. regularly getting poor grades Expectations from parents and teachers Career path: after they’ve worried about the present. their futures are in doubt. assignment. papers. Lack of self esteem Family Problem Death of a loved one . Effects of Stress Psychological Effects Behavioral Effects • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Depressed Bored Urge to cry Urge to hide Suspiciousness Negative attitude/thoughts Loneliness Nightmares Excessive daydreaming about “getting away from it all” • Use of sleeping pills Cigarette smoking Impulsive behavior Inappropriate crying Aggressive Overeating Lack of initiative Drug/Alcohol abuse Fault finding Antisocial Under eating Forgetfulness regarding appointments. dates. deadlines . .Stress can Cause. Your effectiveness reduces You accident prone You started forgetting things You neglect your appearance You make poor judgments You make more mistakes Your absenteeism increases You no longer enjoy classes You feel difficulty concentrating . Managing Anger RELAAAAAAX Positive Thinking and Affirmations ..Ways to Overcome Stress Rest: Get a minimum of six hours of continuous rest Talk things out with someone you trust . Can it be your hobby.a family member or a good friend Rehearsing and practicing situations Learning relaxation exercises We all need a lengthy list of things that will help us relax…. Young students should not be left alone to struggle in the most significant period of life. Parents should always remain positive and acknowledge even the small achievements of their children. Every parent should know how to reduce stress in children and help them overcome it. They deserve to get endless support from their parents. This will motivate them to .Conclusion • Parents play an important role in the upbringing of children. Their constant support and motivation will help the students to face the challenges in their lives. Don’t let stress run your life. . THANK YOU .
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