2. Stress
It shares, to some extent, common
meanings in both the biological and
psychological sciences. Stress typically
describes a negative concept that can have
an impact on one’s mental and physical
well-being
Definition :Stress is the body's reaction to a
change that requires a physical, mental or
emotional adjustment or response.
3. The Body’s Stress
Response
When you perceive a threat, your
nervous system responds by
releasing a flood of stress
hormones, including adrenaline and
cortisol. These hormones rouse the
body for emergency action.
Your heart pounds faster, muscles
tighten, blood pressure rises, breath
quickens, and your senses become
sharper. These physical changes
increase your strength and stamina,
speed your reaction time, and
enhance your focus – preparing you
to either fight or flee from the
danger at hand.
4. Who are the victims of stress ?
• Animals
• Adults
• Children
• Teenagers
5. Stress in children
Causes :
• Demands from family, friends, school or from
oneself.
• PreSchoolers : Separation anxiety from
parents.
• Distress in family.
6. Signs and Symptoms :
Mood swings
Acting out
Change in sleep patterns
Bed-wetting
Physical discomfort like stomachaches, headaches
etc.
Trouble concentrating in school.
Trouble completing school work.
Social withdrawal.
Drastic change in academic performance.
New habits : Young children
Bullying etc : Older children
7. •Effects of Stress :
• Asthma
• Depression
• Heavy/Fast Breathing
• Aloofness
• Isolation
• Dis-interest
• Pain of any kind
• Heart disease
• Digestive problems
• Sleep problems
• Obesity
• Skin conditions, such as eczema
8. Managing Classroom Stress : As
facilitators
Acceptance
No comaprisons
Buddy Scheme
Use of multi-sensory
approach
Build EI
9. Be a motivator
Break away from
monotony
Be affectionate.
Collaborate with
others
Make the child
independent of
managing his own
10. Be an optimist
Work with passion.
Don’t preach but
encourage.
Seek professional help (
eg. School counselors)
