According to current research, which of the following is a consequence of stress?

Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you respond to stress, however, make a big difference to your overall well-being.

Stress affects both the brain and body. Little bit of stress is good for people to perform and protect themselves but too much stress can overwhelm them leading to fight, flight or freeze response. So learning how to cope with stress is important for our mental and physical wellbeing.

No, everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Accordingly, both the impact of stress and the coping styles can vary from person to person. ​​

Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic can be a stressful situation for a lot of people. However, most people can overcome the stress while a few may be overwhelmed.

Stress can manifest as fear, worry, inability to relax, increased heart rate, difficulty in breathing, Disturbance in sleeping patterns, change in eating patterns, difficulty in concentrating worsening of pre-existing health conditions (physical and mental) and increased use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

It depends on how you react or respond to stress. Most people manage stress well and continue to function while a few may have difficulty in coping with stress. Such people should seek help from mental health treatment providers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. The need for physical distancing and social restrictions has led to many of us to feeling socially isolated and left to deal with situation on our own. These challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming and cause strong emotions. It is important for everyone to understand what stress is, how it affects us and how to manage stress.

Learning to cope with the stress will make you become resilient to stress.

The new realities of working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of physical contact with other family members, friends and colleagues take time to get used to. Adapting to lifestyle changes such as these and managing the fear of contracting the virus and worry about people close to us who are particularly vulnerable, are challenging for all of us. They can be particularly difficult for people with mental health conditions.​​

Maintain a daily routine

Sleep Adequately

Getting enough sleep least 8 hours, a night is good for both our body and mind. Sleep repairs, relaxes, rejuvenate our body and reverses the effect of stress.

Good sleep habits (sleep hygiene) can help you improve your sleep:

• Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends
  
• Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature
  
• Remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the bedroom
  
• Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime
  
• Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

Connect with others ​

The disruption to work, employment, family life, incomes and education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is widespread. Different individuals respond to such situations in different manner. To some, the effects have little impact on their mental well-being. For, others, it can cause different levels of distress. This is true for all age-groups including adolescents.

There are some mental health conditions that are caused or exacerbated in some individuals in such circumstances, that need immediate action. Two such conditions are anxiety and depression, which need psychological or medical support. Therefore, it is important that common symptoms of such conditions are identified early. We also must understand that some of these symptoms are similar to symptoms of stress. However, these are more persistent and lead to greater distress and more commonly affect the day to day functioning of a person, including work and education.

Due to the current COVID-19 social restrictions a lot of people are isolated and not able to meet their loved ones. Keep in touch with family and friends through various means such as video calls, phone calls etc. while respecting physical distancing norms. Staying in touch with our dear ones is essential for our mental well-being.

Eat Healthy​

What we eat and drink can affect our health. Eating a healthy diet is very important to prevent or recover from diseases. Eat a balanced diet and at regular intervals. Drink enough fluids. Take lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Exercise Regularly ​

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions a lot of people cannot do that their usual outdoor physical exercise. However, we can do a lot of physical exercises at home such as treadmills, skipping, climbing stairs, push up, planks etc.

Minimize news feeds​

Spending too much time on television, social media etc. can tire your brain and confuse you. Limit the time you spend on television and social media.

Listen to advice and recommendations from trusted sources such as local and national TV, radio and WHO website.

Which of the following is an indirect effect of stress?

Which of the following is an example of a stimulus based definition of stress?

Which of the following is an example of eustress?

Which of the following statements is true of the preliminary hypotheses about the interaction that causes vulnerability to disease?