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
- Definition
- Causes and symptoms (link to 'healthy' stress responses)
- Seeking help
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5 Questions
Q1.
Anxiety is a natural reaction of the body
False
Q2.
Which of the following is a sign of depression?
Being happy all the time
Being outgoing
Q3.
Why is it important to exercise?
It builds muscle
It is part of being a team
Q4.
You should always tell someone if you think a person is depressed
False
Q5.
Why should you never take it personally if a depressed person is rude to you?
They are trying to provoke you
They meant to upset you
5 Questions
Q1.
Stress is a normal bodily reaction
False
Q2.
Freeze is when your body is
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.
Q4.
Stress will make your body
Be confused.
Make you be scared.
Q5.
All stress is a bad thing
True