Chapter

Stress Management

From Health Education Health 100 Version 3 by Garrett Rieck, MA, ACSM-CPT & Justin Lundin, MA

Concepts

1. What is stress?

   "Stress is a feeling that occurs when a person faces a challenge. In small amounts it can increase alertness and energy, but prolonged stress can harm mental and physical health. Managing stress is im

Sub-chapters

• Chronic Stress
• The Effects of Stress on the Body
• Stress and the Brain
• Your Body’s Response to Stress
• General Adaptation Syndrome
• Distress May Be Destructive to Health
• Eustress
• Burnout and Stress-Related Illness
• Common Causes of Stress
• Common Signs and Symptoms of Stress
• Do Women React to Stress Differently Than Men?
• Can Stress Affect My Health?
• The Effect of Stress on the Immune System
• Does Stress Cause Ulcers? No
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Stress Is in the Eye of the Beholder
• Managing Stress
• Coping with Stress
• Exercise and Stress
• Meditation and Health
• Relaxation Techniques
• Resilience