Stress: Brantley, Mitchell & Kyle

Percentages and Facts

These are percentages of how people express their stress and how people get their stress from.

45% of people don't show their feelings when they are stressed
69% say they worry a lot when they are stressed
55% are irritated or angry when they are stressed
40% of parents say their children are stressed from school

"A little stress is a good thing. It can motivate students to be organized. But too much stress can backfire." - Mary Alvord

What is stress?

Stress is a normal response to life’s changes, pressures, and challenges. It’s a mind-and-body signal that helps you get ready for what’s ahead.

How does stress affect the body?

Many symptoms come with stress, including:

Shallow breathing
Fast heartbeat
Digestive issues
Suicidal thoughts

The causes are numerous, ranging from death to a test. Here are the most common ones:

Loss of a loved one
Financial problems
School demands and/or frustrations
Changes in the body
Unsafe living environment/neighborhoood

Watch this video to learn how stress affects the body.

Need some resources?

Here's some ways that you could help yourself.

Talk to a trusted adult, a therapist, or a counselor.

Talking to someone you trust can really help you to cope with whatever you are dealing with.

Call or text 988, or chat online at www.988lifeline.org.

A trained mental health crisis counselor will speak to you once you contact them.

Do a hobby that you love.

Whether it's cooking, basketball, or anything in between, doing something you are interested in can reduce stress levels significantly.

Take a walk outside.

Walk down the street, the nearby park, or anywhere that you want to go. Connecting with nature and getting off the Wi-Fi can really help you cope with stress.

Listen to your favorite music.

Listening to music with headphones can really calm you down, especially if you are listening to something unwinding!

HOW DO YOU CONTROL YOUR STRESS?

Ask yourself what you're concerned about.

2. Listen and validate your feelings.

3. Have frequent conversations with yourself in your mind.

4.Help others that may be in the same situations.