Stress Management Intervention Tool - Desklib

Stress
Management
Intervention
Tool
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:

Contents of this
Tool:
• An Introduction to
Stress
• Stress: Basic Concepts
• The Stress Response
System
• Stressful Life Events
• Health Impacts of
Stress
• Coping Strategies
• Stress Management

An Introduction to Stress
Our body’s response to specific environmental changes,
through mental, physical and emotional reactions, is
what constitutes ‘Stress’. While minor quantities of
stress are essential to keep us motivated and energetic,
excessive stress can ultimately disrupt our mental and
physical peace, leading to a loss of a balanced and
peaceful life. Hence, Stress Management is of utmost
importance to lead a life of optimism in the face of any
challenges (Gunnar and Vazquez 2015).

Stress: Basic Concepts
• Stress: Our body’s reciprocation towards perceived
threatening, demanding or harmful situations (Dardas and
Ahmad 2015).
• Stressors: Any environmental, biological or chemical event
causing stress. (Example, high temperatures, marital
conflict, smoking) (Chou et al. 2015).
• Acute Stress: Sudden or immediate response to threat
(Example: Escaping a road accident) (Coiro, Bettis and
Compas 2017).
• Chronic Stress: Prolonged feelings of stress and anxiety
(Example: abusive marriage) (Roe et al. 2017).
• Eustress: Advantageous stress required for motivation and
survival (Alertness during road crossing) (Kozusznik,
Rodríguez and Peiró 2015).
• Distress: Negative or harm stress (loss of a loved one,
suffering from an injury or disease) (Parker and Ragsdale
2015).
• Health Psychology: Study of human behavioral and
psychological actions associated with fitness and health
(Prestwich et al. 2014).