PSY 102 Week 5 Stress Activity GCU New

Use the attached document, “Identifying, Managing, and Reducing Stress,” to successfully complete the assignment for this Topic.

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Mental Health and Wellness Brochure GCU New

You will select a specific mental illness and create a brochure to address stigmas, treatments, and resources available. Use the attached document “Mental Health and Wellness Brochure” to complete the assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

Identifying, Managing, and Reducing Stress

Introduction

Stress is a normal part of life. It’s a trait that humans have and one that we can learn to manage better by understanding its signs and symptoms, identifying the source of stress, eliminating it or managing it effectively.

You can become more aware of your stressors:

Stressors can come from work, home or social relationships. They can also be internal or external. A stressor is anything that you perceive as a threat to your well-being and happiness; it’s the cause of your negative feelings and emotions. Stressors vary in size and duration from big ones like death of a loved one or homelessness to small ones such as being late for an appointment with your doctor because you forgot to set the alarm clock on your phone before you left last night.

Stressors can be long-term (such as childhood abuse) or short-term (such as getting fired). Some events are persistent over time—these are called chronic stressors—while others only occur once—this type of stressful situation is called an acute event

Physiological Signs of Stress

• Increased heart rate.

• Dilated pupils.

• Higher blood pressure and respiration rate.

• Sweating, dry mouth and nausea/diarrhea are common physiological signs of stress that may be experienced by people who are under stress already. Headaches can also be a sign that you’re feeling stressed out!

Psychological Signs of Stress

• Tension

• Irritability

• Fatigue

• Sleep disturbances (insomnia, restless sleep)

• Dissatisfaction and/or restlessness in work or personal relations with others.

Behavioral Signs of Stress

• You may have noticed a change in your sleep patterns.

• Your eating habits are changing, too. Maybe you’re skipping meals or overeating because of stress and anxiety, or maybe you’re eating more than usual because it makes you feel better—or at least less stressed out during the day!

• You might also be using drugs and alcohol more often to cope with the pressures of life (and/or your job). While alcohol can help relieve some stress symptoms, it’s far from ideal for managing these kinds of personal issues because it tends to make them worse.* * * Other addictions could be nicotine use; caffeine intake; sugar cravings; etc.*

Eliminating the Source of Stress

If you’re feeling stressed, it’s important to address the source of your stress. This can be as simple as taking a break from the situation or talking with someone about it. If you cannot find a solution on your own, it may be helpful to talk to someone who has experience dealing with similar issues in their lives and see if there is anything they can offer.

If the situation does not require immediate attention but still stresses you out, consider finding ways to manage the stressor (for example: by scheduling activities) until things calm down again; however, if this doesn’t work then seek professional help from an occupational therapist or psychologist if necessary!

Takeaway:

Stress is a part of life, but it can be managed. There are many ways to manage stress, including:

• good self care

• exercise and eat well

• talk to others about your stress (a therapist or friend)

You may also find that you need to take a break from the source of your stress.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the ways you can identify, manage, and reduce your stress. There are many more! You can find more information on the NIH website or through other resources if you want to learn more about managing your stress levels.