this topic is all about stress which is a feeling experienced by everyone. this presentation is about stress and how to manage it. it is very essential and beneficial for our daily life.

2.  BY:-
 PREETI SHARMA
 MSC. NSG. 1ST YEAR

3. The word stress is derived from the Latin
word, “string” which means “to be drawn tight”.
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It
can come from any event or thought that makes you
feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.
Stress is a common problem that affects all of
us at some point in our lives

4. DEFINITION
 In medical term stress is defined as a, “physical or
psychological stimulus that can produce mental
tension or physiological reactions that may lead to
illness”.
 Acc. To Richard S. Lazarus – “Stress is a feeling
experienced when a person thinks that the demand
exceed personal & social resources, the individuals is
able to mobilize”.

5.  It is anything an individual perceives as a threat.
Stressors produce a state of stress by disrupting
homeostasis.
 A stressor is a chemical or biological
agent, environmental condition, external
stimulus or an event that causes stress to
an organism. Psychologically speaking, a stressor
can be events or environments that an individual
would consider demanding, challenging, and or
threaten the individual's safety

6. 1. EXTERNAL STRESSORS:
 Physical Environment

7.  Social Interaction

8.  Organizational
 Major Life Events

9. 2. INTERNAL STRESSORS:

10. EUSTRESS (POSITIVE STRESS)
DISTRESS (NEGATIVE STRESS)
HYPER STRESS
HYPO STRESS

11.  1. Physiological symptoms:

15. Mainly three types of stress management
technique.
•Change your behavior
•Change your thinking
•Change your lifestyle

16. Deep
breathing
yoga
Time
management
Social
group
sleeping

17. NON PHARMACOLOGICAL
MANAGEMENT:
Alternatives Conventional:
•Counseling &
psychotherapy
•Relaxation
•Meditation
•Homeopathy

19. 1.Benzodiazepines (Diazepam)
2.Barbiturates
3.Antipsychotic agent
4.Antihistamines
5.Anti depression

20.  Keep things in perspective, priorities.
 Share your worries with family and friends.
 Increase knowledge help to alleviate fears-
clear up any misconceptions and give yourself
the tools and resources to cope.

21.  Improve the communications and provide
supportive environment.
 Exercise regularly and eat healthily.
 Practice relaxation techniques.
 Don’t be too hard on yourself.
 Set realistic goals.

22.  Have fun with your family and friends , think
positive and enjoy new experiences.
 Spend time in nature.
 Do something everyday that makes you
happy.

23.  Stress is a part of life.
 Everyone feels stress at one time or another.
 Nurses are in a key position to assess stress in
patients and families to assist them to identify
high risk periods for stress and to implement
stress management strategies that can prevent
the negative consequences of stress on their
health.