Health talk on management of stress

THIS PPT IS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT. THOUGH IT'S MAINLY MADE FOR THE STRESS NURSES BUT IT'S STILL HELPFUL FOR EVERYONE.

1. HEALTH TALK ON STRESS MANAGEMENT

2. CONTENT INTRODUCTION DEFINITION TYPES OF STRESSORS STRESSORS THROUGHOUT LIFE COPYING AND ADAPTION TO STRESS SELYE’S THEORY STRESS & THE ROLE OF PERCEPTION PSYCOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO STRESS STRESS MANAGEMENT CONCLUSION BIBILOGRAPHY

3. INTRODUCTION Stress is a state produced by a change in the environment that is percieved as Challenging or damaging to the person’s Dynamic equilibrium. The changes that Stimulates or provokes this state, is known as “Stressor”. The nature of the stressor is Variable. When stress occurs, person voluntiary or involuntarily coping responses aimed at restoring equilibrium.The changes that occurred as a result of copying and stress are called adaption.

4. Stress management is a wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's level of stress, especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of and for the motive of improving everyday functioning. DEFINITION

5. TYPES OF STRESSORS STRESSORS EXTERNAL/ INTERNAL DEVELOPMENTAL/ SITUATIONAL PHYSIOLOGICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL

6. STRESSORS THROUGHOUT LIFESPAN

7. COPYING AND ADAPTION TO STRESS

8. SEYLE’S THEORY In 1936;Seyle, experimenting with animal first describe a syndrome consisting enlargement of the adrenal cortex: Selye identified these stages as 1.Alarm stage 2.Resistance stage 3. Exhaustion or Recovrery stage That’s known as General Adaption Syndrome.

9. STRESS AND THE ROLE OF PERCEPTION “Our perceptions not any objective reality govern our emotional responses and resulting behaviour. Perceptions are based one beliefs, assumptions ,values , and conditioning. We can dramatically reduce our stress by changing our distorted perception. Our distorted thinking can aggregate our perceived short-comings. We often point events much worse, than they actually are by our distorted thinking, this greatly increases our stress… changing distorted perceptions …is an essential stress management tool.”

10. PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO STRESS

11. STRESS MANAGEMENT It is possible to eradicate stress in our Daily life.Nurses have to take care of their Own stress levels. Since, it can affect the Delivery of patient care. It is first of all, Necessary to identify the sources of stress And one’s current copying strategies.

12. R elaxing Humor This can be done by listening music, breathing , exercise,yoga , reading book etc. STRESS MANAGEMENT Laughter lightens both mind and body.

13. Exercise Diet Regular exercise of minimum 20 min is also helpful for reducing stress. It will burn up excess adrenaline and release endophins . Taking nutritious food at regular interval is also good for stress management. Avoid self medication. STRESS MANAGEMENT

14. Social support Practising positive thinking Building a good social network is also helpful for stress management. Taking time to reflect on the positive aspects of life, including personal abilities and talent. STRESS MANAGEMENT

15. Strengthening support system Seeking help Do everything you can do to keep yourself healthy . make your wellness your highest priority. Work on development of good social skills if that has been an issue for you. Be an active member of a support or special interest group. Such as book group or meditation group. Be mutually supportive. Try talking about your feelings to a friend, family member or health professional. Find out more about 10 stress busters-including getting started with exercise and setting aside time for time for yourself. Use easy time-management techniques to help you take control. Use claiming breathing exercises. Plan ahead for stressful days or event-planning long-journey or making a list of things to remember can really help. Consider peer support, where people use their experiences to help each other. find out more about peer support. Listen to free mental well-being audio guides . STRESS MANAGEMENT

16. CONCLUSION The concept of stress is important because, it provide a way of understanding the person as a being who responds in totality to variety of changes that take place in daily life. Stress is a universal phenomenon. All people feel this so it has to be reliefed . In this presentation I discuss about stress management. So enjoy your life as it comes…..and always be happy…..

17. Nursing foundation by BT Basavanthappa .(page:625 to 623) Elements for psychology and mental hygine for nurses in India. 3 rd edition edited by Aruna Balchandra .(page:206-218) BIBILOGRAPHY

18. Thank you BY NAJMUNNAHAR KHATUN