Chronic stress refers to the disruptive inability to recover from stressors. Consistent exposure to stress can have damaging impacts on one's physical and mental health, specifically contributing to a variety of mental disorders. #EM203Robin#EM203Problem
Chronic stress can lead to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and sleep disorders, and can affect anyone - but it doesn't have to. Here is how living a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle can prevent and reduce these impacts:
Chronic stress can have detrimental impacts on the body, and specifically on mental health. Which approach do you believe would best mitigate or prevent these effects?
Hi! @McnerneyJim I am a student at Wilfrid Laurier University and am completing a project about minimizing the impact of chronic on mental health. I've noticed you have spoken a bit about this topic, and am wondering if you have any tips or practices that buffer this effect?
@bijaliving Hi there! I'm a student at Wilfrid Laurier University and am completing a project to identify solutions for the effect of chronic stress on mental health. Do you have any tips or practices that could buffer against the effects of chronic stress?
A very interesting resource outlining the detrimental effects that unattended chronic stress can have on the body, both physically and mentally. #EM203Robin#EM203Research
@RubiniaGina your concept map was extremely informative and thought provoking! One issue that specifically stood out to me that relates to smoking is the influence of peer pressure in introducing the habit. #EM203problems
@EM203laurenhyt1 So interesting! Prior to this course, I didn't realize the complexity of learning and the the vast impact of variables such as our affective states, thought processes, and psychomotor abilities. Hopefully we can use this information to facilitate our learning and that of others!
@EM203matt Great point, Matt! The Internet has entirely revolutionized student learning, enabling unprecedented access to worldwide materials with several simple clicks.
@EM203BIbrahim Hey Basem, I totally agree! While social media is presumed to be used solely for entertainment, it is widely used a platform to spread and accept new information. The Internet has created a space through which individuals of all needs and abilities can learn virtually anything!
@EM203KKisselev Hey, Katya! I've also really enjoyed discovering the ways in which we can learn and understand information, specifically on the Internet. I find it particularly interesting that the medium through which information is shared can affect the way it can be perceived and understood!
@NicoleEM203 Very true, Nicole! The Internet has revealed novel approaches to learning at unprecedented levels. Learning is no longer bound by physical limits; the Internet enables access to learning for virtually everyone, on any given topic and across numerous mediums.
Advancements in technology and social-media platforms have facilitated unprecedented rates of dynamic learning. The availability, versatility, and reach of the Internet promote communication and learning among groups of diverse needs and abilities. #EM203Robin