STRESS MANAGEMENT
What is stress?
From mental health
perspective “stress” is a negative
emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological,
psychological, cognitive and behavioral changes. Stress is the consequences of
a person’s appraisal of whether his or her person resources are sufficient to
meet life demand.
Recent research shows that, Stress to a certain extent can improve our
working efficiency and performance as well as promoting our personal growth. However,
too much stress may give rise to a series of physical, psychological and
interpersonal problems.
Effective stress management is concerned
of how to make positive use of stress and avoid its harmful effects.
Implication of stress
Excessive or prolonged stress
may lead to:
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Peptic ulcer, hypertension
,insomnia, heart disease
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Nervousness,
anxiety, depressed or agitated mood
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Decreased concentration,
increased mistakes, and ineffective work.
Ø
Increased
interpersonal conflict and social withdrawal
Causes of stress
Identifying major sources of
stress can help us to focus our efforts for effective problem solving. For
student, some common sources of stress are: Academic
or career problems, e.g. heavy homework, school exams and limited
career choice or difficulties.
Interpersonal relationship problem e.g. conflict with schoolmate, peers, and lover or
feeling not being accepted
Family problems e.g. Arguments with parent, Divorce, and Severe
illness of family members.
Environmental factors, e.g. change of living place, school and migration
PROVABLE PRACTICE FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT, TO BE CONTINUE TOMORROW
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