STRESS MANAGEMENT

for ADOLESCENTS
 STRESS
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental
tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a
natural human response that prompts us to address
challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone
experiences stress to some degree. The way we
respond to stress, however, makes a big difference
to our overall well-being.
 EUSTRESS
• Is a type of stress that we encounter when we
are energized and motivated to give our best
on what we do. Our pulse quickens and our
hormones surge, but there is no fear or threat.
• We feel this kind of stress when we start to
learn a new hobby, compete for academic or
professional awards, or move to a new home.
 DISTRESS
• Bad stress, occurs when our coping mechanisms
are impeded by the stress that we cannot function
at our best
• Stress becomes a distress when we feel hopeless
and helpless in dealing with difficult situations
• According to Scott (2020), the solution is to adapt,
change, and find ways to turn bad stress into good
stress
COMMON SOURCES
OF STRESS IN
ADOLESCENTS
According to the American Addiction Centers
Resource (2015), the following are some of
the sources of stress in teens:
1. School pressure and career decisions
2. Drastic changes in the body
3. Pressure to wear certain types of
clothing, jewelry or hairsyles
4. A new environment (moving to a new
home
5. Pressure to try drugs and alcohol
6. Pressure to be like someone (achieving
the physical looks of a celebrity)
7. Family and peer conflicts (parents'
divorce)
8. Serious illnesses in the family
9. Death of a loved one
10. Being bullied or exposed to violence
or sexual harassment
11. Crammed schedules, juggling school
sports, after-school activities, social life
and family obligations
"fight-or-flight"
WARNING SIGNS
OF STRESS
1. Memory problem
2. Inability to concentrate
3. Poor judgment
4. Depression or general unhappiness
5. Anxiety and agitation little
6. Moodiness, irritability, or
anger
7. Feeling overwhelmed
8. Aches and pains
9. Diarrhea or constipation
10. Nausea, dizziness
11. Eating more or less
12. Sleeping too much or less
13. Unwillingness to
socialize
 SOME OF THE
BEHAVIORS AND
TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE
OR EVEN ELIMINATE
STRESS
1. Live a healthy life by exercising
regularly
2. Eat only nutritious foods
3. Make sure to have enough sleep and
establish a healthy sleep routine
4. Avoid taking too much caffeine. This
can make you feel anxious and agitated
5. Do not engage in drinking alcohol,
smoking of cigarettes, and using of drugs
6. Learn and try relaxation exercises
7. Develop a calming attitude. Never let your
emotions dominate you in making decisions
8. Anticipate and rehearse on how you may
deal with stressful situations
9. Learn practical coping skills
10. Decrease negative self-talk: challenge negative
thoughts with alternative, neutral, or positive thoughts
11. Celebrate even the smallest achievements that you
have
12. Allow yourself to have a break from life's stresses
13. Establish strong connections and bonds with
people who may serve as your "support system"
whenever you feel down
Activity:
POSTER MAKING

On one long bond paper, create a

poster that reflects your thoughts
and feelings about stress.