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:
Ø Peptic ulcer, hypertension ,insomnia, heart disease
Ø Nervousness, anxiety, depressed or agitated mood
Ø 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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