Mr. Imran

IAP VISION 2007

IAP VISION 2007

STRESS IN ADOLESCENTS AND ITS MANAGEMENT
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What do you understand by Stress?
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• The way our body and mind react to life changes

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Adolescents and stress ?
• Teens are under more stress • Since adolescence is a period of significant changes
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• • • •

physical, emotional, social, and academic changes

many than at any other time of life.
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Where does stress come from ?
Stress can come from Inside – Body image – Not happy with the way you look – self-conscious feel everyone is staring at you
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Stress can come from Outside i.e. surroundings, environment
– – – – – Family …….. School …. Friends /Peers … Society …. Others ……

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Stresses physical
– Prolonged school hours – Over-packed class rooms – Transport – Pollution air, noise – Overcrowding road – Poor ventilation – Bad furniture
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Stresses psychological
– – – –
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– – – –

Bullies, Changing schools, Conflicts with teacher, Forced competitiveness, Falling grades, Have to present in class Learning disorders, Special recognition

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Stress psychosocial
• Relationships

• Peers –
– You want to spend time with peers but without parental supervision
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– Their opinions more important than that of parents

• Conflicts with parents, friends • Media internet

• Secret lives ……
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