Quick, but important question

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Stress Screws Us Up
By: Matthew Szakmeister
Why research stress?
● It affects lots of students
● It is a growing problem

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Stress is dangerous, don’t dance with it
● Stress has potential to lead to:
○ Depression
○ Anxiety
○ Lack of sleep
○ Poor physical health

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● Can schools help solve this issue?
● How does one know when stress is interfering with daily life?

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What makes a good program?
● Qualities of a good program include:
○ Being explicit in teaching 2
○ Use a step by step process 2
○ Connect to life 2
○ Use a positive attitude 2
○ Use larger group meetings 2

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What do the experts say?
● Those who are stressed perform worse in school 1
● Stress makes it less likely that a student perseus a higher education 1
● Parents and schools should collaborate 1
● Involving parents is a good idea 1

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What are other important things to assist with stress management?

● Find a strong support system 3

○ Friends
○ Parents
○ Teachers
○ Other adults
● Stay on top of work
○ No more procrastination
● Learn some coping strategies
○ Meditation
○ Deep breathing
○ Mindfulness
○ Journaling

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Even More Treatments
● Professional treatments
○ Therapy
■ CBT
○ Medication

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Where to next in my research?
● Data Collection
○ Survey of HCPSS students or Glenelg students
○ Try and isolate the most effective strategies in coping with stress
○ Determine main causes of stress among student body
● Find more resources
Works Cited
1
Michaela C. Pascoe, Sarah E. Hetrick & Alexandra G. Parker (2020) The impact of stress on students secondary school and higher
education, International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 25:1, 104-112, DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2019.1596823

2
Weare, Katherine & Gray, Gay. (2003). What Works in Developing Children's Emotional and Social Competence and Wellbeing?.

3
Colarossi, L. G., & Eccles, J. S. (2003). Differential effects of support providers on adolescents' mental health. Social Work Research,
27(1), 19+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A99490563/GPS?u=glen20233&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=18979ff9