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How stressed do you feel on a daily basis during the academic year?

Not Stressed at All


Most Stressed

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Stress level

What are the usual BEHAVIORAL effects of stress you've noticed at yourself?
(Select all that apply)

Change in activity levels


Decreased efficiency and effectiveness
Difficulty communicating
Increased sense of humor/gallows humor
Irritability, outbursts of anger, frequent arguments
Inability to rest, relax or let down
Change in eating habits
Change in sleep patterns
Change in activity performance
Periods of crying
Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sugar or caffeine
Hyper-vigilance about safety or the surrounding environment
Avoidance of activities or places that trigger memories
Accident prone
Other
What are the usual PHYSICAL effects of stress you've noticed at yourself?
(Select all that apply)

Increased heart rate and respirations


Increased blood pressure
Upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea
Increased or decreased appetite which may be accompanied by weight loss or gain
Sweating or chills
Tremors or muscle twitching
Muffled hearing
Tunnel vision
Feeling uncoordinated
Headaches
Sore or aching muscles
Light sensitive vision
Lower back pain
Feeling a "lump in the throat"
Easily startled
Fatigue that does not improve with sleep
Menstrual cycle changes
Change In sexual desire or response
Decreased resistance to colds, flu, infections
Flare up of allergies, asthma, or arthritis
None of the Above
Hair loss
Other
What are the usual COGNITIVE effects of stress you've noticed at yourself?
(Select all that apply)

Memory problems/forgetfulness
Disorientation
Confusion
Slowness in thinking, analyzing, or comprehending
Difficulty calculating, setting priorities or making decisions
Difficulty Concentrating
Limited attention span
Loss of objectivity
Inability to stop thinking about the disaster or an incident
None of the Above
Other
What are the usual SOCIAL effects of stress you've noticed at yourself?
(Select all that apply)
Withdrawing or isolating from people
Difficulty listening
Difficulty sharing ideas
Difficulty engaging in mutual problem solving
Blaming
Criticizing
Intolerance of group process
Difficulty in giving or accepting support or help
Impatient with or disrespectful to others
None of the Above
Other
What are your personal methods to relieve stress? (Select all that apply)
Eating
Sleeping
Drinking
Drugs
Sports / Exercise
Talking with someone
Shopping
Computer Games
Social Media
None of the Above
Other
How able do you feel to handle stress when you are experiencing it?

Not Able at All


Very Able

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Coping skills level

What are the most pressing stress factors in your current academic context
(related to this program of study)? Select all that apply.

Study workload
Grades
Financial pressure (e.g. tuition, living costs)
Work (and Study) - Life balance
Relationship with (some) faculty members
Relationship with other students
Campus social life
Other

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