what is stress?
life events
some stresses in women's lives:,br>
gender inequality
safety issues
harrassment issues
the perception of menstruation
relationships struggles
some stresses in men's lives:
the pressure on boys to perform
male bashing
aggression in schools
men's perception that there are conflicting messages given to men from
socity about what men should do
sexual tension and stimulation
relationships struggles
personal appraisal
personality type
personal habits
level of social support
tendency toward health and illness
Stress and hormones
Phases of stress reaction:
alarm reaction
resistance
Exhaustion
Stress and illness
How to reduce stress?