Stress in young people : what's new and what can we do? / Sarah McNamara.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McNamara, Sarah, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stress in children--Prevention.

Stress in children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, [England] ; New York, New York : Continuum, 2000.

Summary:

There is a growing concern in most countries today about the increasing malaise and stress in young people. Suicides, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders have all been linked to stress.Young people are experiencing more social and psychological problems than ever before. The trends indicate an increase in pressures faced by young people, together with a general decline in coping skills and an absense of social support. Such patterns have emerged worldwide and represent a challenge to policy-makers, service providers, and families alike.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

PART 1 What's New?: Theory and Research on Stress in Young People

CHAPTER 1 The stress process

What is stress?

Psychological theories elaborated

Stressful life events

The role of coping

Moderating factors in the stress process

Stress-related outcomes

CHAPTER 2 The stress process in young people

What is 'adolescence'?

Theories of adolescence

Is adolescence important?

Stress in young people

Sources of stress for young people

Coping and adaptation

Moderating factors

Stress-related outcomes in young people

CHAPTER 3 Intervening to reduce stress

Methodological issues

Stress management training

Meditation

Interventions for young people

Stress management training for young people

Meditation and relaxation training for young people

Resources for designing stress management programmes for young people

PART 2 What Can We Do?: Practical Suggestions on How to Help Young People to Cope more Effectively with Stress

CHAPTE R 4 Talking to young people about stress and coping

Issues to consider before starting your discussion on stress

Sources of stress

The stress process

Resources

The balance

Identity and appraisal

Change can be stressful

Positive stress

Daily hassles

Stress-related symptoms

Why do we respond in this way to stress?

CHAPTER 5 Mental strategies for coping with stress

Learning to control our thoughts

Recognizing stress

'Here's one I prepared earlier' - predicting stress and being prepared

Preparing for regular events

Keeping things in perspective

Replacing the negative with the positive

Thought stopping

Steps for tackling stressful thoughts

Coping skills training

Problem-solving skills.

Problem-solving as a technique

The laughing cure!

Coping

CHAPTER 6 Physical ways of coping with stress

Nutrition and eating habits

Weight and body shape

Exercise

Sleep

Learning how to relax

Breathing

Pre-menstrual syndrome

CHAPTER 7 Study skills and time management

Talking to young people about studying

Study skills

Health and studying

Nutrition

Exams

Exam stress

Stress and worry

Time management

Exercise on time management

CHAPTER 8 Interpersonal and communication skills

Relationships

Communication skills

Assertiveness

Negotiation skills

Listen!

Social support

Bullying

CHAPTER 9 Treating yourself right

Treats

Boosting self-confidence

Boosting self-esteem

Unhappiness and depression

How to help prevent depression

Worry and anxiety

CHAPTER 10 Discussion and conclusion

The aim of the book

Programme implementation

The socioeconomic dimension to research

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 6, 2016).

ISBN:

1-4411-6120-1

OCLC:

965166798