Stress
In general, stress is related to both external and internal factors. External factors include the physical environment, including your job, your relationships with others, your home, and all the situations, challenges, difficulties, and expectations you’re confronted with on a daily basis. Internal factors determine your body’s ability to respond to, and deal with, the external stress-inducing factors. Internal factors which influence your ability to handle stress include your nutritional status, overall health and fitness levels, emotional well-being, and the amount of sleep and rest you get.
… On your body
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Pounding heart
- High blood pressure
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle aches
- Back pain
- Clenched jaws
- Tooth grinding
- Stomach upset
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Increased sweating
- Tiredness
- Sleep problems
- Weight gain or loss
- Sex problems
- Skin breakouts
… On your thoughts and feelings
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Worrying
- Irritability
- Depression
- Sadness
- Anger
- Mood swings
- Job dissatisfaction
- Feeling insecure
- Confusion
- Burnout
- Forgetfulness
- Resentment
- Guilt
- Inability to concentrate
- Seeing only the negatives
… On your behaviour
- Overeating
- Under eating
- Angry outbursts
- Drug abuse
- Excessive drinking
- Increased smoking
- Social withdrawal
- Crying spells
- Relationship conflicts
- Decreased productivity
- Blaming others
Teen stress
As one example of stress related to a life transition, the teen years often bring about an increase in perceived stress as young adults learn to cope with increasing demands and pressures. Studies have shown that excessive stress during the teen years can have a negative impact upon both physical and mental health later in life. For example, teen stress is a risk factor for the development of depression, a serious condition that carries an increased risk of suicide.
Fortunately, effective stress-management strategies can diminish the ill effects of stress. The presence of intact and strong social support networks among friends, family, and religious or other group affiliations can help reduce the subjective experience of stress during the teen years. Recognition of the problem and helping teens to develop stress-management skills can also be valuable preventive measures. In severe cases, a physician or other health care provider can recommend treatments or counselling that can reduce the long-term risks of teen stress.
What is family therapy?
- Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy. It helps families or individuals within a family understand and improve the way family members interact with each other and resolve conflicts.
- Family therapy is usually provided by therapists known as marriage and family therapists. These therapists provide the same mental health services as other therapists, simply with a specific focus — family relationships.
- Family therapy is often short term. You usually attend one session a week, typically for three to five months. In some cases, though, families may need more intensive treatment. The treatment plan will depend on your family’s specific situation.
In general, anyone who wants to improve troubled relationships can benefit from family therapy.
Family therapy can help with such issues as:
- Marital problems
- Divorce
- Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia
- Substance abuse
- Depression or bipolar disorder
- Chronic health problems, such as asthma or cancer
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Work stress
- Parenting skills
- Emotional abuse or violence
- Financial problems
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