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

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