Stress to be managed very effectively to lead a happy leave

1. Presented by;
Ms. Shilpa rani. R
GCN
Hassan

3.  Autogenic training is a relaxation technique developed
by the German psychiatrist Johannes Schultz and first
published in 1932.
 The technique involves the daily practice of sessions
that last around 15 minutes, usually in the morning, at
lunch time, and in the evening. During each session,
the practitioner will repeat a set of visualizations that
induce a state of relaxation.

5.  A social relation or social interaction is any relationship
between two or more individuals.
 Spending time with people you care about, and who
care about you, is an important part of managing
ongoing stress in your life.

6.  Cognitive therapy is a type of psychotherapy
developed by American psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck
 It is an effective form of therapy for stress, as the
technique can help change negative thought patterns
that develop as a result of stress, helping the person in
treatment find new ways of thinking about stressful
events

7.  Eg: When stress develops as a result of a family
or relationship issue, couples or family therapy
may help resolve the issue, leading to a
reduction in the levels of stress experienced.

8.  Conflict resolution, otherwise known as
reconciliation, is conceptualized as the methods and
processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending
of conflict and retribution
Eg: Group members attempt to resolve group
conflicts

11.  Massage involves working and acting on the body
with pressure – structured, unstructured, stationary,
or moving – tension, motion, or vibration, done
manually or with mechanical aids.

12.  Acupressure
 Acupuncture
 Head massage
 Foot massage
 Qigong

13.  A hobby is a regular activity that is done for
enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time.
 Hobbies can include collecting themed items and
objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits,
playing sports, or pursuing other amusements.

14.  Meditation is a practice where an individual trains
the mind or induces a mode of consciousness.
 It is effortless sustained single-pointed concentration.

15.  Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing
one's attention to the internal and external experiences
occurring in the present moment, which can be
developed through the practice of meditation and other
training.

16.  Music as a coping strategy involves the use of music
(either through listening or playing music) in order to
reduce many of the psychological and physical
manifestations of stress, as well as stress itself.

17.  Diaphragmatic breathing is a natural relaxation
technique that is done by contracting the diaphragm, a
muscle located horizontally between the thoracic cavity
and abdominal cavity.

18.  Yoga nidra or yogic sleep is a of consciousness state
between waking and sleeping, like "going-to-sleep" stage.
 It is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, and
the practitioner becomes systematically and increasingly
aware of the inner world by following a set of (audio)
instructions.

20.  Prayer is an invocation or act that seeks to activate
a rapport with an object of worship through
deliberate communication.

21.  Humour or humor is the tendency of particular
cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and
provide amusement.

22.  Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances
or maintains physical fitness and overall health and
wellness.

23.  It may also help prevent stress and depression
increase quality of sleep and act as a non-
pharmaceutical sleep aid to treat diseases such
as insomnia.
 It help promote or maintain positive self-esteem and
improve mental health.

24.  Aerobic exercise
Exercise reduces levels of the body stress hormones
such as adrenaline and cortisol.
It also stimulates the production of endorphins,
chemicals in the brain that are the body's natural
pain killers and mood elevators.

25.  It is also called as self-hypnosis
 PMR is a technique of stress management developed
by American physician Edmund Jacobson in the early
1920s.

26.  Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique for
learning to monitor and control the state of muscular
tension.

28.  The term Spa is associated with water treatment which
is also known as balneotherapy.

29.  It is also called as Attention Restoration Therapy (ART),
 In this the people can concentrate better after spending
time in nature, or even looking at scenes of nature.

30.  A stress ball is a malleable toy, usually not more than
7 cm in diameter.
 It is squeezed in the hand and manipulated by the
fingers and it helps to relieve stress and muscle
tension or to exercise the muscles of the hand.

31.  Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form
of alternative medicine employing a wide array of
"natural" modalities, including homeopathy
homeopathy, herbalism, and acupuncture, as well
as diet and lifestyle counseling.

32.  Time management is the act or process of planning
and exercising conscious control over the amount of
time spent on specific activities, especially to
increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity.

34.  The physical act of stroking or petting a dog is
therapeutic.
 It gives the animal an intuitive sense of being cared
for and at the same time gives the individual the
calming feeling of warmth, affection, trusting being.

36.  Antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs)
Eg: Paxil, Prozac and Lexapro

37.  CNS depressants such as benzodiazepines

38.  Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
Eg: Inderal (propranolol) and Tenormin
(atenolol)

39.  Antihistamines
 Anti anxiety drugs
Eg: Buproprion (BuSpar)
 Nutritional Supplements including Kava, Passion
flower, Oats

40.  Nootropics also called smart drugs or cognitive
enhancers are drugs, supplements, or other substances
that improve cognitive function, particularly executive
function, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy
individuals.

41.  Amphetamine pharmaceuticals-
cognitive control, improves memory
 Xanthines increase alertness,
performance, and, in some studies,
memory.

42.  Stress affects the body, mind, and emotions, so stress
reduction can occur in each of these areas:
 Body:
 Deep breathing.
 A hot bath.
 Exercise, such as running, dancing, or
yoga.

43.  Mind:
 Reality testing negative thoughts and
catastrophic thinking.
 Planning in advance.
 Focusing on positive things.
 Meditating.

44. Emotions:
•Laughing or crying.
•Expressing stress through art or writing.
•Talking stressful events over with someone
trusted.

45. •Engaging in any enjoyable, relaxing activity,
such as cooking, crafting, or gardening.