Forms of stress in 21st century...... This Presentation Contain following... #Introduction #Nature of stress in 21 st Century #Stages of stress response #Stress response system #Stress Management #Conclusion #Reference Thanks for the Help and Guidance of Dr. Mrs. N. M. Bhatia Madam.

1. Authors: Mr. P. P. Kolge*1, Dr. Mrs. N. M. Bhatia1
Affiliations: Department of Pharmaceutical Quality
Assurance
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Kolhapur.
Presenting Author: Mr. P.P. Kolge
FORMS OF STRESS IN 21ST
CENTURY

3. CONTENTS
• Introduction
• Nature of stress in 21st Century
• Stages of stress response
• Stress response system
• Stress Management
• Conclusion
• Reference
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4. INTRODUCTION
• What is Stress
The concept of stress was first introduced in the life sciences
by Dr. Hans Selye in 1936.
• The word ‘stress’ in common English usage means
conditions causing hardship or times of trouble, danger and
tension.
• stress is something which beyond the capacity of a person.
• In this context, the term stress was used to mean the force,
pressure, strain or strong effort exerted upon a material
object or a person.
• During the 19th and the early 20th century the word came to
be used as an analogue in the social and biological sciences
to describe a possible cause of ill health and mental illness
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5. THE NATURE OF 21st CENTURY
STRESS
• A 24-7 society where everything and everyone is accessible
all the time
• The rapid rate of change, from technology to economics to
family dynamics
• Growing threat of terrorism, global warming, other changing
world dynamics
• Greater responsibilities and seemingly less freedom
• The number of stressors in our lives appears to be increasing
• The amount of leisure time appears to be decreasing
• Research now indicates a solid link between lifestyles and
stress-related disease.
• As much as 70–85% of all disease and illness is stress-
related, from the common cold to cancer, from herpes to
hemorrhoids.
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Acute Stress
➢ Acute stress is caused by the daily
demands and pressures and it occurs
only at a very short period of time.
➢ Acute stress brings excitement, joy
and thrill. For example, riding a
roller coaster is a kind of acute stress
which brings excitement.
E.g..
Emotional distress:
(Anger, anxiety, irritability and acute
periods of depression),, tension
headache, jaw pain.
Physical problems:
(Headache, pain, stomach upset,
Muscular problems including back pain
dizziness, heart palpitations, shortness
of breath, hypertension and bowel
disorders), elevation in heart
palpitations, blood pressure, rapid
heartbeat, dizziness, sweaty palms,
migraine headaches, cold hands or feet,
chest pain and shortness of breath
Episodic Stress
➢ The acute stress which is
suffered too frequently is termed
Episodic stress.
➢ The people who have unrealistic
or unreasonable demands are
suffered by episodic stress.
E.g..
❖ The Occupational Stress
• Endless worrying
• Longer periods of intermitted
depression, anxiety disorders and
emotional distress
• Hypertention, Migraines
• Coronary heart diseases, or other
heart problems
Cronic Stress
➢ Chronic stress is dangerous and
unhealthy.
➢ Chronic stress is caused by long term
exposure to stressors, such as unhappy
marriage, traumatic experiences,
unwanted career or job, stress of
poverty, chronic illnesses, relationship
conflicts, political problems, and
dysfunctional families.
➢ Chronic stress can induce serious
illnesses like stroke, heart attack,
cancer, and psychological problems
such as clinical depression and post-
traumatic disorder.
Eg.
❖ Physical Stress:
• Dry mouth, Difficulty in breathing,
Pounding heart, Stomach ache,
Headache, Diaphoresis, Frequent
urination, Tightening of muscles,
❖ The Workplace Stress:
Sudden irritability, Tension, Problems
with concentration, Difficulty in
sleeping, Narrowed perception, Frequent
feelings of fatigue

7. STAGES OF THE STRESS
RESPONCE
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Stage1
• Stimuli received by brain through
one or more of five senses.
Stage2
• Brain detects the stimuli (either a
threat or as a non-threat)
Stage3
• Body stays awake until threat is over.
Stage4
• Body returns to homeostasis once the
threat is gone.

8. STRESS RESPONCE SYSTEM
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Time
Management
Exercise
Listen
Music
Yoga Meditation
Proper
Nutrition
Laughter
ABC Strategy
(A=Awareness,
B=Balance,
C=Control
STRESS MANAGEMANT

10. CONCLUSION
• Stress is unavoidable in ones life, Identify the
stress causing factors and try to eliminate it before
it affects physically.
• Stress provoke us and help us to develop.
• By conquering these minor troubles, we are
preparing ourselves to handle more challenging
tasks in our work life.
• Stressors can be conquered by time management,
collaboration and team building, emotional
intelligence, work redesign, goal setting,
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11. REFERENCES
• HCA Today BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, HCA
HEALTHCARE, WELLNESS Stress, the “health
epidemic of the 21st century” APRIL 30, 2019
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/open-
gently/201812/the-three-types-stress
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12. “I cannot and should not be cured
of my stress, but merely taught to
enjoy it.”
—Hans Selye