CONTENTS

About this Book

Chapter 1: What Is Stress?

Signs of Teen Stress

Common Stressors

Chapter 2: How Your Body Reacts

Adrenaline and Cortisol

The Power of Adrenaline

Chapter 3: How Stress Makes You Feel

Physical Reactions to Stress

Three Stages of Stress

Science Says...

Emotional Reactions to Stress

Behavioral Reactions to Stress

How Stressed Are You?

Chapter 4: What to Do When You’re Stressed

Ways to Relieve Stress

Science Says...

Breathing Relaxation

Muscle Relaxation

Chapter 5: Harmful Ways of Coping

Science Says...

Problems with Caffeine

Chapter 6: Stressed Out by Family

Tips for Talking with Your Parents

Chapter 7: Stressed Out by Friends

Science Says...

Tips for Resolving Conflicts

Science Says...

Chapter 8: Surviving School

Tips for Improving Study Habits

What to Do If You Are Being Bullied

Chapter 9: Putting Pressure on Yourself

Are You a Perfectionist?

Self-Image Stressors

Chapter 10: Death, Loss, and Change

Five Stages of Grieving

Situation Stressors

Chapter 11: When Stress Is Dangerous

Warning Signs of Depression or Suicide

When You Should Ask for Help

Chapter 12: Managing Your Stress

Tips for Reducing Stress

Internet Addresses

Note To Our Readers

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