Acute stress
traffic jams, an argument
Chronic
Divorce, retire
Episodic
Frequent acute stress
Bio social perspective- health is related to biological, and social factors
Psychophysiological perspective- how stress is related to mental illness
Problem focused coping- involves tackling life challenges head on
Work on managing time
Asking for support
Establish healthy boundaries
Emotion focused coping- reduces negative emotions
Self care
Exercise (30 minutes daily, you must sweat)
Lowers blood pressure
Improves lung function
Eustress
Optimal performance
Energized
Work feels effortless
Alarm
Nervous system becomes activated
Stress harmones released
Cortisol
Involved in increased alertness, increased heart rate, immune support
Swift emotional reaction will be involved with the amygdala
Resistance
Continued release of cortisol
Prolonged alertness
Find ways to cope with stress
Thinking brain stage- opened up portion of the cerebral cortex
Exhaustion
Linked to stress related disease
Ulcers, High blood pressure
Involves using our personal ways and resources to cope
Can lead to negative mental health
System by Hanes Selye