11/13/2019 0 Comments RA Outline1. Introduction
- Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. - Stress is key for survival, but too much stress can be detrimental. Emotional stress that stays around for weeks or months can weaken the immune system and cause high blood pressure, fatigue, depression, anxiety and even heart disease. - There are many different things in our daily lives that can cause stress and anxiety. (money, family, work, school, friends, ect.) Ongoing, chronic stress, however, can cause or exacerbate many serious health problems, including: Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke. 2. Stress in college students - College students can become very stressed especially freshmen and sophomores because it is a big transition into college life. Juggling work and school can also cause stress. - Every college student has different stressors in their life. Low class college students may have more stress than higher class college students. (college is expensive) - College students may have different stressors that go to different schools such as small or big schools. (Plymouth and UNH) 3. Different ways college students can reduce their stress - Meditation - Yoga - Planning/Scheduling - Leisurely activities 4. Conclusion - What needs to be done to have college students do these things. 5. References Misra, Ranjita, and Michelle McKean. “College Students’ Academic Stress and Its Relation to Their Anxiety, Time Management, and Leisure Satisfaction.” American Journal of Health Studies, vol. 16, no. 1, Jan. 2000, p. 41. Villate, Vanessa M. “Yoga for College Students: An Empowering Form of Movement and Connection.” Physical Educator, vol. 72, no. 1, LateWinter 2015, pp. 44–66. Oman, Doug, et al. “Meditation Lowers Stress and Supports Forgiveness Among College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Journal of American College Health, vol. 56, no. 5, Mar. 2008, pp. 569–578. Bethany Ao. “Stressed-out college students are sleeping less than ever. Meditation apps could help.” The Philadelphia Inquirer. 15, Oct. 2019.
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