laughingThis action lowersstress hormones andstrengthens theimmune system byreleasing health-enhancing hormones.(laughing)episodicacutestressAcute stressthat happenson a frequentbasis. (episodicacute stress)aromatherapyA stress-relieftechnique that usesscents to alter brainwave activity anddecrease stresshormones in thebody. (aromatherapy)physicalstressStress thataffects thebody.(physicalstress)fight orflightresponseThe body’s primalsurvival mechanismdesigned to prepare fordanger by increasingheart rate, elevatingblood pressure, andboosting energy levels tofacilitate quick action.(fight or flight response)cytokinesChronic stressincreases this hormonewhich producesinflammation.Exposure to constantinflammation candamage arteries andother organs.(cytokines)adrenalineThe stresshormone thatmakes it easier touse increasedglucose levelscreated by cortisol.(adrenaline)workingmemoryStress makes peopleperform badlybecause it takes upspace in the (workingmemory) making lessmemory available forperforming tasks athand.cognitivestressStress that comesfrom the way wethink and processinformation, whichcan affect ourthoughts, feelings,and behaviors.(cognitive stress)serotoninExercise createsthis brain chemicalthat helps you tomaintain a healthyoutlook on stress.(serotonin)rui-katsuA communal eventin Japan wherepeople gettogether andwatch sad clipsand cry to relievestress.(rui-katsu)stressThe physical ormental responseto situation orevent, such as athreat orchallenge. (stress)avoidalteracceptadaptactiveThe five A’s ofbetter stressmanagement.(avoid, alter,accept, andadapt, active)chronicstressStress that lasts along period of timeand can lead tohealth problems ifnot managed.(chronic stress)meditationA common and ancientpractice that involvesfocusing attention andincreasing awarenessto improve emotionalprocessing.(meditation)darkchocolateThis foodreduces stresshormones.(darkchocolate)acutestressShort-term stressthat is a responseto a new orchallengingsituation that goesaway quickly.(Acute Stress)oxytocinAlso known as the"cuddle hormone",this hormone isassociated withhigher levels ofhappiness and lowerlevels of stress.(oxytocin)eustressBeneficial or positivestress that motivatesand energizes peopleto achieve goals,engage in challengingactivities, and adapt tonew experiences.(eustress)pupildilationPhysical reaction ofour eyes when weexperience stress togather more visualinformation about asituation. (pupildilation)cortisolThe primary stresshormone whichincreases glucosein the bloodstreamto enhance brainand muscle repairfunctions. (cortisol)coffeeThe smell of(coffee)reduces stresscaused bysleepdeprivationproblem-focusedcopingStressmanagementtechnique focusedon removing astressor from yourlife. (problem-focused coping)emotion-focusedcopingStress managementtechnique focusedon regulatingnegative emotionreactions tostressors. (emotion-focused coping)psychologicalstressStress that affectsa person’s mentalhealth andemotional well-being.(psychologicalstress)laughingThis action lowersstress hormones andstrengthens theimmune system byreleasing health-enhancing hormones.(laughing)episodicacutestressAcute stressthat happenson a frequentbasis. (episodicacute stress)aromatherapyA stress-relieftechnique that usesscents to alter brainwave activity anddecrease stresshormones in thebody. (aromatherapy)physicalstressStress thataffects thebody.(physicalstress)fight orflightresponseThe body’s primalsurvival mechanismdesigned to prepare fordanger by increasingheart rate, elevatingblood pressure, andboosting energy levels tofacilitate quick action.(fight or flight response)cytokinesChronic stressincreases this hormonewhich producesinflammation.Exposure to constantinflammation candamage arteries andother organs.(cytokines)adrenalineThe stresshormone thatmakes it easier touse increasedglucose levelscreated by cortisol.(adrenaline)workingmemoryStress makes peopleperform badlybecause it takes upspace in the (workingmemory) making lessmemory available forperforming tasks athand.cognitivestressStress that comesfrom the way wethink and processinformation, whichcan affect ourthoughts, feelings,and behaviors.(cognitive stress)serotoninExercise createsthis brain chemicalthat helps you tomaintain a healthyoutlook on stress.(serotonin)rui-katsuA communal eventin Japan wherepeople gettogether andwatch sad clipsand cry to relievestress.(rui-katsu)stressThe physical ormental responseto situation orevent, such as athreat orchallenge. (stress)avoidalteracceptadaptactiveThe five A’s ofbetter stressmanagement.(avoid, alter,accept, andadapt, active)chronicstressStress that lasts along period of timeand can lead tohealth problems ifnot managed.(chronic stress)meditationA common and ancientpractice that involvesfocusing attention andincreasing awarenessto improve emotionalprocessing.(meditation)darkchocolateThis foodreduces stresshormones.(darkchocolate)acutestressShort-term stressthat is a responseto a new orchallengingsituation that goesaway quickly.(Acute Stress)oxytocinAlso known as the"cuddle hormone",this hormone isassociated withhigher levels ofhappiness and lowerlevels of stress.(oxytocin)eustressBeneficial or positivestress that motivatesand energizes peopleto achieve goals,engage in challengingactivities, and adapt tonew experiences.(eustress)pupildilationPhysical reaction ofour eyes when weexperience stress togather more visualinformation about asituation. (pupildilation)cortisolThe primary stresshormone whichincreases glucosein the bloodstreamto enhance brainand muscle repairfunctions. (cortisol)coffeeThe smell of(coffee)reduces stresscaused bysleepdeprivationproblem-focusedcopingStressmanagementtechnique focusedon removing astressor from yourlife. (problem-focused coping)emotion-focusedcopingStress managementtechnique focusedon regulatingnegative emotionreactions tostressors. (emotion-focused coping)psychologicalstressStress that affectsa person’s mentalhealth andemotional well-being.(psychologicalstress)

Be Stress Free - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. This action lowers stress hormones and strengthens the immune system by releasing health-enhancing hormones. (laughing)
    laughing
  2. Acute stress that happens on a frequent basis. (episodic acute stress)
    episodic acute stress
  3. A stress-relief technique that uses scents to alter brain wave activity and decrease stress hormones in the body. (aromatherapy)
    aromatherapy
  4. Stress that affects the body. (physical stress)
    physical stress
  5. The body’s primal survival mechanism designed to prepare for danger by increasing heart rate, elevating blood pressure, and boosting energy levels to facilitate quick action. (fight or flight response)
    fight or flight response
  6. Chronic stress increases this hormone which produces inflammation. Exposure to constant inflammation can damage arteries and other organs. (cytokines)
    cytokines
  7. The stress hormone that makes it easier to use increased glucose levels created by cortisol. (adrenaline)
    adrenaline
  8. Stress makes people perform badly because it takes up space in the (working memory) making less memory available for performing tasks at hand.
    working memory
  9. Stress that comes from the way we think and process information, which can affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. (cognitive stress)
    cognitive stress
  10. Exercise creates this brain chemical that helps you to maintain a healthy outlook on stress. (serotonin)
    serotonin
  11. A communal event in Japan where people get together and watch sad clips and cry to relieve stress.(rui-katsu)
    rui-katsu
  12. The physical or mental response to situation or event, such as a threat or challenge. (stress)
    stress
  13. The five A’s of better stress management. (avoid, alter, accept, and adapt, active)
    avoid alter accept adapt active
  14. Stress that lasts a long period of time and can lead to health problems if not managed. (chronic stress)
    chronic stress
  15. A common and ancient practice that involves focusing attention and increasing awareness to improve emotional processing. (meditation)
    meditation
  16. This food reduces stress hormones. (dark chocolate)
    dark chocolate
  17. Short-term stress that is a response to a new or challenging situation that goes away quickly. (Acute Stress)
    acute stress
  18. Also known as the "cuddle hormone", this hormone is associated with higher levels of happiness and lower levels of stress. (oxytocin)
    oxytocin
  19. Beneficial or positive stress that motivates and energizes people to achieve goals, engage in challenging activities, and adapt to new experiences. (eustress)
    eustress
  20. Physical reaction of our eyes when we experience stress to gather more visual information about a situation. (pupil dilation)
    pupil dilation
  21. The primary stress hormone which increases glucose in the bloodstream to enhance brain and muscle repair functions. (cortisol)
    cortisol
  22. The smell of (coffee) reduces stress caused by sleep deprivation
    coffee
  23. Stress management technique focused on removing a stressor from your life. (problem-focused coping)
    problem-focused coping
  24. Stress management technique focused on regulating negative emotion reactions to stressors. (emotion-focused coping)
    emotion-focused coping
  25. Stress that affects a person’s mental health and emotional well-being. (psychological stress)
    psychological stress