Stress Managment

True or false:

Stress is always bad.

• True

• False

Things that cause stress are called __________.

• relaxation techniques

• stressors

True or false:

Doing things like breathing exercises or yoga

can help ease stress.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a healthy way to deal with stress:

• talking to a trusted adult

• exercising, going for a walk, or riding a bike

• eating a dozen doughnuts

Which is NOT a healthy way to deal with stress:

• listening to music

• throwing your phone out a window

• playing with a pet

The human body responds to stressors by activating the nervous

system and specific hormones. The hormones ____ and ____

speed up heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and metabolism.

• sweat and tears

• peanut butter and jelly

• adrenaline and cortisol

Stress can become taxing on the immune system.

• True

• False

Dealing with stress helps to create resilience (meaning you learn to bounce back).

• True

• False