L08 Coping with Stress and Mental Health

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What is a key action to manage stress effectively?

Avoid all social interactions

Identify and address stressors (correct)

Engage in constant multitasking

Focus solely on work responsibilities

What contributes to lifting one's mood according to the recommendations?

Isolating oneself from others

Participating in high-risk activities

Engaging in exercise (correct)

Regularly checking social media

Which of the following indicates a way to develop life skills?

Focus only on academic subjects

Avoid learning new things

Learn how to manage time and budget (correct)

Depend entirely on others for assistance

What is an essential aspect of establishing a support network?

Having a group to rely on during tough times Signup and view all the answers

Self-esteem is characterized by which of the following?

Having confidence and recognizing self-worth Signup and view all the answers

What is described as emotional tension that affects bodily or mental states?

Stress Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stress is characterized as positive and associated with beneficial effects?

Eustress Signup and view all the answers

How can Eustress primarily affect an individual?

It improves work performance and increases energy. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the effects of stress?

Stress can enhance performance when managed properly. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Eustress?

Causes negative emotional responses Signup and view all the answers

What role does understanding mental health play in coping with stress during adolescence?

It helps in identifying coping mechanisms. Signup and view all the answers

What typically leads to the experience of stress according to the content?

Lack of emotional expression. Signup and view all the answers

What is distress in the context of stress?

A form of negative stress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of stressor?

Emotional Regulation Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of distress?

Decrease in work performance Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes Bioecological Influence?

Biological and ecological factors Signup and view all the answers

What type of stressor involves personality constructs like beliefs and values?

Psychointrapersonal Influence Signup and view all the answers

Which type of influence is characterized by factors like financial insecurity and peer pressures?

Social Influence Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Technostress?

Stress resulting from digital overload Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could be considered a stressor from bioecological influence?

Environmental toxins Signup and view all the answers

What defines a stressor?

A stimulus perceived as a threat Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of technostress?

Overload of information leading to negative emotions. Signup and view all the answers

Which method focuses on directly addressing the stressors?

Problem-focused methods. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of emotion-focused coping?

Practicing meditation to feel less stressed. Signup and view all the answers

What technique can help manage stress by changing one’s perspective on the situation?

Reappraisal. Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is recommended for managing stress linked to online technologies?

Track your stressors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of arousal reduction in coping with stress?

To decrease physical and emotional arousal. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a problem-focused coping method?

Practicing defense mechanisms. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods involves engaging in healthy lifestyle choices to manage stress?

Smiling and laughing. Signup and view all the answers

In coping with stress, what is the significance of sleeping 9-11 hours?

It is essential for maintaining mental health. Signup and view all the answers

Which method is suggested for calming muscles?

Taking a warm shower Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a recommended personal way of coping with stress?

Complaining to friends about your problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options entails a proactive approach to managing anticipated stress?

Anticipatory coping strategies. Signup and view all the answers

Mental health is described as a state of well-being that includes which of the following?

Realization of one's own abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best aligns with maintaining mental health?

Think bright and be positive Signup and view all the answers

Comforting yourself for limitations involves which of the following?

Acknowledging your weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is suggested to divert attention from stress?

Engaging in brisk walking Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'display resilience' mean in the context of mental health?

Bouncing back from difficulties Signup and view all the answers

Crying in private is considered a method for what purpose?

To release pent-up emotions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following practices is beneficial before an exam?

Wearing your favorite perfume Signup and view all the answers

Which action does NOT contribute to a positive mental health state?

Harboring grudges Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Coping with Stress and Maintaining Mental Health

Course: PDEV-G12, Coping with Stress and Maintain Mental Health
Learning Outcomes: Learners will discuss mental health, psychological well-being, and coping strategies for stress during adolescence.
Stress: An emotional factor causing bodily or mental tension (Webster dictionary). Prolonged, pent-up emotions.

2 Types of Stress

Eustress: Everyday stress perceived as good or positive, bringing benefits like improved work performance, increased motivation and energy, excitement.
Distress: Negative stress. Occurs when situations are overwhelming and coping abilities are inadequate, causing decreased work performance, anxiety, worry, mental/physical health concerns, and unpleasant feelings.

Stressors

Stressor: The cause of stress. A stimulus perceived as a threat.
4 Kinds of Stressors:
- Bioecological Influence: Biological and ecological factors, like sunlight, gravity, electromagnetic fields, environmental toxins, solar radiation, and noise pollution.
- Psychointrapersonal Influence: Personality constructs (thoughts, beliefs, values, attitudes, opinions) are violated.
- Social Influence: Social causes (financial insecurity, human rights violations, technological advances, lifestyle behavior, peer pressure).
- Technostress: Emotions stemming from the overwhelming amount of information from online technology, like identity theft, internet gambling, email and text message distractions.

Ways of Coping Stress

Problem-Focused Methods: Directly addressing stressors.
- Seeking social support: Talking and discussing problems.
- Anticipatory Coping: Anticipating stress symptoms and feelings to take action to avoid them.
Emotion-Focused Methods: Used when dealing with the source of the problem isn't possible.
- Defense Mechanism: Pretending the problem doesn't exist.
- Reappraisal: Taking a different perspective on a situation to change feelings.
- Arousal Reduction: Reducing feelings of stress, like through meditation.

Other Techniques on How to Manage Stress

Track your stressors
Establish boundaries
Smile and laugh
Learn how to relax
Pray to God
Talk to parents, teachers, and elders
Take time to relax
Develop healthy responses
Eat healthy and nutritious food
Exercise
Sleep 9-11 hours

Personal Ways of Coping with Stress

Comfort yourself, regarding limitations and those who hurt you.
Choose to be a good person and improve yourself.
Aromatherapy: Use favorite perfume, for example, before exams.
Cry in your private room.
Talk about your feelings and thoughts about your situation.
Take a deep breath Get more oxygen to think logically and clearly.
Massage, warm shower, or a nap to calm your muscles.
Engage in physical activity (brisk walking, playing games) to divert attention.
Comfort yourself

What is Mental Health?

A state of well-being where individuals realize their abilities and potentials, cope with normal life stresses, display resilience, work productively, and positively contribute to the community (Republic Act 11036).

Maintaining Mental Health

Think bright, think well: Be positive, appreciate blessings.
Do what is right: Take care of yourself, avoid risky behaviors, seek help when needed.
Be on the move: Exercise to improve mood and energy.
Be strong: Manage stress, connect with nature, breathe fresh air.
Lift yourself up: Build confidence, value strengths, avoid negatives, surround yourself with positive influences.
Find peace: Accept yourself and your circumstances, create peaceful moments.
Develop life skills: Manage time, budget, cook, repair, first aid, learn laws, basic self-defense.
Establish a support network: Having a group to turn to.
Help someone: Be useful, volunteer, applying learned knowledge, giving to others.
Enhance self-esteem: Value yourself, find ways to improve, and work cooperatively.
Enhance resilience: Ability to recover from setbacks.
Develop self-regulation: Control and monitor behavior, set goals, delayed gratification.
Enhance social skills: Relate effectively to others, build strong connections, negotiate, show empathy.

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This quiz covers the concepts of coping with stress and maintaining mental health as part of the PDEV-G12 curriculum. It delves into the types of stress, stressors, and coping strategies specifically related to adolescence. Prepare to explore the dynamics of eustress and distress, and their impacts on psychological well-being.

L08 Coping with Stress and Mental Health - PDEV-G12

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