lisa schrader, mph, mches director of health promotion
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How to Relax and Chill and Still be a Successful Student
Lisa Schrader, MPH, MCHESDirector of Health Promotion
What does stress look like?
Physical symptomsBehavioral symptomsMental symptomsEmotional symptoms
Stress Levels of MTSU Students
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What causes stress?
Is stress bad?
Stress and negative outcomes-1/3 of students reported that stress negatively
impacted their academic performance-90% of doctor’s visits are stress-related-Stress is related to:
DepressionDiabetesHair lossHeart diseaseObesitySexual dysfunctionUlcersCancer
Stress is actually neutral.
“Stress is the body’s physical response to a perceived demand or threat.”
Fight or flight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqRoAXXQ6OU&feature=related)
Good Stress/ Bad Stress Performance Curve
What can we do about it?Do something about the stressorManage the symptoms
Deep breathingProgressive relaxationMeditationVisualizationMassageExerciseHumorHobbies
Long-term Stress ManagementThink positivelyDispute irrational beliefsBuild time management skillsPractice assertive communicationTalk things out with someoneEat wellBe physically activeSleepEliminate or reduce alcohol, tobacco, drug
use
Impact on SleepQuality vs. QuantityStages of sleep
REM- where we dream & where memories and learning are processed
Stage 4- deep sleepEffects of altered sleep
Too little REM- sleepiness, anxiety, irritabilityToo much REM- fatigue
Campus Resources: Counseling Services, KUC 326SHealth Services, REC
www.mtsu.edu/healthservicesHealth Promotion
615-494-8704 [email protected]/mthealthpromotion
Thank you!
Questions?