THE THREE STAGES OF STRESS

Once under the influence of a stressor, people’s bodies respond in remarkably similar, predictable ways.  For example, when asked to give a speech for a class, your heart rate may increase, your throat becomes dry, palms sweat, and you may feel lightheaded, dizzy, and nauseous.  If an...

HOW WE RESPOND TO STRESS

When we are stressed, we react in specific ways.  The stress response is the result of learned and conditioned habits adopted early in life as a way of coping with problems, conflict and disruptive events.  But many of our responses to stress are innate, basic human survival mechanisms...

WHAT IS STRESS?

How do you know when you are stressed?  You might experience headaches, stomach, aches, or back and neck aches, or you might feel irritable, tired, anxious, and depressed.  Some people eat more, while others find eating difficult when they are stressed.  Stress refers to physiological...

TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH

Assess how effective and healthy your style of communication is by considering the following questions: ·         Do you know the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior? ·         Do you...

A NEW PROBLEM………..INTERNET ADDICTION

The internet has changed the way we work, socialize and educate ourselves.  While the internet has provided connections that otherwise could not be made very easily with people all around the world, it has also created unique psychological problems for some individuals.  There is some question...

PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH: A FINAL THOUGHT

As you can see, psychological health involves how your emotions, thoughts, and behavior interplay with each other and with the world around you.  There is an important mind-body connection in terms of your psychological health having a significant impact on your physical health and vice versa. ...

REFLECTIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH

What characterized people who have developed their psychological health to their highest potential?  The following discussion suggests three areas in which psychological health is evident.  These include (1) movement toward fulfilling the highest level of need (as defined by Maslow),...