L08 Coping with Stress and Mental Health - PDEV-G12
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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?

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Self-esteem is characterized by which of the following?

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

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

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How can Eustress primarily affect an individual?

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Which statement best describes the effects of stress?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Eustress?

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

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

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What is distress in the context of stress?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of stressor?

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What can be a consequence of distress?

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Which option describes Bioecological Influence?

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

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

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What is an example of Technostress?

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

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What defines a stressor?

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What is a characteristic of technostress?

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Which method focuses on directly addressing the stressors?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which method is suggested for calming muscles?

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

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

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

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Which statement best aligns with maintaining mental health?

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Comforting yourself for limitations involves which of the following?

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Which activity is suggested to divert attention from stress?

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

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Crying in private is considered a method for what purpose?

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Which of the following practices is beneficial before an exam?

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

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Flashcards

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from demanding circumstances.

Eustress

A positive type of stress that motivates and energizes individuals, leading to improved performance and well-being.

Stress Effects

The outcome of chronic stress can lead to mental and physical problems.

Coping with Stress

The ability to manage stress effectively and maintain overall well-being.

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Mental Health

The state of being healthy, comfortable, and happy. It includes emotional, social, and mental well-being.

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Psychological Well-being

Understanding and managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to promote good mental health.

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Adolescence

The period between childhood and adulthood, marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes.

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Take Good Action

Taking positive actions, caring for your well-being, and avoiding risky behaviors. If uncertain or confused, seeking guidance and help from trusted individuals like parents, teachers, counselors, etc.

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Manage Stress

Managing stress by recognizing stressors and finding ways to cope. Practicing relaxation techniques like disconnecting from technology, enjoying nature, and deep breathing.

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Build Confidence

Building self-confidence by avoiding negative influences, developing skills, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and appreciating your unique talents.

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Find Inner Peace

Accepting oneself and circumstances as a starting point for positive change. Seeking quiet time for peace and extending peace to others.

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Develop Life Skills

Developing essential skills for life, such as time management, budgeting, basic repairs, first aid, asking for help, survival skills, knowing laws, and self-defense.

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Resilience

The ability to manage everyday stressors and bounce back from difficult situations.

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Deep Breathing

Taking a few moments to breathe deeply, calming your mind and focusing on the present.

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Physical Activities

Activities that involve physical movement, diverting your attention from worries.

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Comforting Yourself

Treating yourself with kindness and understanding during stressful times.

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Forgiveness

Accepting that you have limitations and being forgiving of others' actions.

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Being a Good Person

Focusing on positive personal growth and ethical behavior.

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Aromatherapy

Using scents to calm or uplift your spirits.

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Thinking Bright

Thinking positively, focusing on good things, and appreciating life's blessings.

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Do What is Right

Adhering to ethical principles and doing what is considered right.

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Bioecological Influence

Stressors related to biological and environmental factors. Examples include sunlight, noise pollution, and toxins.

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Psychointrapersonal Influence

Stressors related to your thoughts, beliefs, values, and attitudes. When these are challenged or violated, it can lead to stress.

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Social Influence

Stressors arising from social factors. Examples include financial insecurity, peer pressure, and human rights violations.

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Technostress

Stressors related to technology. Examples include social media pressure, information overload, and constant connectivity.

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Effects of Distress

Negative effects of distress include decreased work performance, anxiety, worry, and potential mental and physical health problems.

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Threatening or Overwhelming Situation

The situation or event that triggers a stress response.

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Inadequate Coping Ability

The feeling of being unable to cope with a threatening situation.

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Problem-Focused Coping

Coping mechanisms that directly address the source of stress.

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Seeking Social Support

Seeking support, advice, and understanding from others when facing difficulties.

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Anticipatory Coping

Anticipating potential stressors and taking proactive steps to minimize them.

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Emotion-Focused Coping

Coping methods used when direct problem-solving isn't possible.

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Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious strategies used to protect oneself from feelings of anxiety or stress.

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Reappraisal

Reframing a stressful situation to change one's emotional response.

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Arousal Reduction

Techniques that help reduce physiological arousal and stress levels.

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Tracking Stressors

A practice that helps maintain a balanced lifestyle and reduce stress levels.

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Establish Boundaries

Setting clear limits on how much time and energy you devote to certain activities.

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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.

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