Then discuss stress and the effect it has on mental and physical health. A stress trigger is any event that causes an individual to change. Stress may be good or bad. As with all feelings, we choose our reaction to stress. Have students complete the student page to review their reactions to stress.
Reactions are harmful when they create additional stress.
Recognizing the symptoms of stress overload helps prevent long-term problems. Coping strategies help manage stress and prevent health problems. Have students write their answers on a sheet of paper as you read the items from the transparency. Have students figure their scores to identify their stress styles. Most people have specific things that trigger feelings of stress.