Stress

This lesson will focus on positive and negative stress and how to help combat stress. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

Stress

This lesson will focus on positive and negative stress and how to help combat stress. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Definition
  2. Causes and symptoms (link to 'healthy' stress responses)
  3. Seeking help

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5 Questions

Q1.
Anxiety is a natural reaction of the body
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which of the following is a sign of depression?
Being happy all the time
Being outgoing
Correct answer: Sadness
Q3.
Why is it important to exercise?
It builds muscle
It is part of being a team
Correct answer: Releases endorphins that make you feel good
Q4.
You should always tell someone if you think a person is depressed
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Why should you never take it personally if a depressed person is rude to you?
Correct answer: It is their way of lashing out and they don't mean what they say
They are trying to provoke you
They meant to upset you

5 Questions

Q1.
Stress is a normal bodily reaction
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Freeze is when your body is
Correct answer: Not moving as you do not know what to do.
Ready to defend yourself.
Ready to run if you need to.
Q3.
An example of when you freeze is
When you are preparing for an exam.
When you run away from an angry dog.
Correct answer: When you watch a scary movie.
Q4.
Stress will make your body
Be confused.
Make you be scared.
Correct answer: Raise your heartbeat and quicken your breath.
Q5.
All stress is a bad thing
Correct answer: False
True

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Mental wellbeing: Common types of ill health

RSHE (PSHE)