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Effects of Stress on Adult Development. Name. Stress Facts. Though often considered to be psychological, stress affects the hormonal structure of the body. Not only does it affect the female reproductive system, but also decreases male sperm count (Quick, 2003). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Effects of Stress on Adult Development
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Stress Facts1. Though often considered to be psychological, stress affects the hormonal
structure of the body. Not only does it affect the female reproductive system, but also decreases male sperm count (Quick, 2003).
2. Stress is linked to the leading causes of death ; Heart attacks, lung problems, road accidents, and suicide.
3. 1/3 of Americans make resolutions each year to enroll in stress management workshops.
4. You can look 32 years older than your chronological age due to stress. It can work the other way around as well! (Regal, 2010)
5. 40% of Employee Turnover is due to stress related issues.6. Neurotic reaction (Depression) is 4th on the list of worker disabling injuries in
the United States!7. 1/4th of all prescription drugs sold in the United States are for depression
related problems. (Regel 2010)
Introduction to stress
(Wilson, 2002).
Stages of Stress
Phase 1Alarm
reaction(mobilize
resources)
Phase 2Resistance(cope with
stressor)
Phase 3Exhaustion(reservesdepleted)
The body’s resistance to stress can onlyLast so long before exhaustion sets in
Stressoroccurs
(Wilson, 2002).
(Bernstein, 2010)
Diversification of stress
(Sapolsky, 2004)
Physical Symptoms
(Chiang, 1995)
Coping Strategies
(Mitchell,1983)
(Rubenstein, 1999).
Counseling Techniques
The human link (Intervention strategies)
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