🧠 Part 1: Understanding Stress

1. Which of the following are common physical symptoms of stress?

Headaches

Muscle tension

Difficulty sleeping

Increased appetite

Rapid heartbeat

2. What is the difference between positive stress (eustress) and negative stress (distress)?

Positive stress: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Negative stress: ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Circle the best answer. The 'fight or flight' response is:

A learned behaviour we develop as teenagers

A natural body response to perceived threats or danger

Only activated during physical exercise

Something that only affects adults

4. List three common stressors that Year 9 students might experience:

a) _________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________

c) _________________________________________________

💪 Part 2: Stress Management Strategies

5. Match each stress management technique with its description by drawing lines:

Deep breathing

Physical exercise

Time management

Mindfulness

Being present and aware of thoughts and feelings

Releases endorphins and reduces tension

Organising tasks and setting realistic goals

Activates the body's relaxation response

6. Describe a situation where you felt stressed recently. What stress management technique could you have used to help cope better?

7. True or False: Circle your answer and explain why.

Statement: "Avoiding all stressful situations is the best way to manage stress."

TRUE / FALSE (circle one)

Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

🌟 Part 3: Building Wellbeing

8. Complete this sentence: Good mental wellbeing means...

9. Create a personal wellbeing action plan. List three specific strategies you will use to manage stress and maintain good mental health:

10. Who are three people you could talk to if you were feeling overwhelmed or stressed?

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

Managing Stress and Wellbeing

Managing Stress and Wellbeing

🧠 Part 1: Understanding Stress

💪 Part 2: Stress Management Strategies

🌟 Part 3: Building Wellbeing

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