Unit 02 Understanding stress

1 Understand the term ‘stress‘

• 1.1 Define the term ‘stress’

2. Understand possible causes of stress

• 2.1 Describe possible causes of stress

3. Understand how stress can affect an individual

• 3.1 Explain how stress can be both useful and harmful
• 3.2 Give examples of the symptoms of stress
• 3.3 Describe the feelings an individual may have when experiencing stress
• 3.4 Describe how stress can affect an individual.

4. Understand how the demands of daily life can contribute to stress

• 4.1. Describe internal and external demands in life which may result in stress

5. Understand how stress may be managed

• 5.1 Describe healthy strategies that could be used by an individual to reduce or manage stress in life
• 5.2. Describe local support available to individuals experiencing stress