Stress Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. the body's physical reaction to coping techniques
  2. 7. any event, situation, or condition that causes stress
  3. 12. common symptom of stress (& anxiety)
  4. 13. emotional, practical, or informational assistance from friends, family, or peers
  5. 14. "Fight-or-_____"; the body's natural reaction to a perceived threat
  6. 15. the ability to cope with and recover from stress
Down
  1. 2. short-term, temporary stress response
  2. 3. a hormone produced in response to stress
  3. 4. a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress
  4. 5. the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment
  5. 6. the part of your brain that takes over during fight-or-flight
  6. 8. a physical, mental, or emotional response to external pressures, demands, or challenges
  7. 9. ongoing, long-term stress
  8. 10. a negative form of stress that occurs when a person feels overwhelmed or unable to cope with a stressor
  9. 11. a positive form of stress that can motivate individuals to perform better