Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it's an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.

1. STRESS

2. WHAT IS STRESS?
The experience of perceived (real or imagined) to
one’s mental, physical, spiritual well being resulting
from a series of physiological responses and
adaptation .

3. TYPES OF STRESS
EUSTRESS
NEUSTRESS
DISTRESS

4. STRESSORS

6. TYPES OF PERSONALITY
 TYPE A PERSONALITY
CODEPENDENT PERSONALITY
 HELPLESS- HOPELESS
PERSONALITY
HARDY PERSONALITY
SENSATION SEEKERS

7. College and occupational stress

8. Measurement of stress
Physiological
stress
Life events scales
Everyday hassles
scale

9. Does stress causes disease?
Infectious disease
Cardio vascular disease
Physical disorder
Psychological disorders

10. COPING STRATEGIES

11. 1) Cognitive restructuring
 Replacing TOXIC THOUGHTS (negative
thoughts) to a neutral or positive thoughts.

12. 3) Behavior modification
 Assertive training

13. 3) Humor therapy : comic relief

14. 4) Resource management:
 Time and money

15. 5)Additional coping techniques
 Forgiveness
 Dream therapy

16. RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
 1)DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING
(let the air breathe for you)
• Comfortable position
• Concentration
• visualization

17. 2) Meditation

18. 3) Progressive muscle relaxation