MANAGING STRESS AND DEPRESSION AS SCHOLARS IN A

Transcript:MANAGING STRESS AND DEPRESSION AS SCHOLARS IN A:
MANAGING STRESS AND DEPRESSION AS SCHOLARS IN A DEPRESSED ECONOMY (NYA SS/HUM WG INTERACTIVE SESSION) 01 FEB. 2023 Mrs. Morenike OMONIYI Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Definition of Terms Stress - Any event that strains(stretches) or exceeds an individual's ability to cope. Frustration - Being unable to satisfy a motive. Conflict - When two or more motives cannot be satisfied because they interfere with each other. Sadly, we are currently at this stage and we need a way out. Pressure - A kind of stress that arises from the threat of negative events like the hike in fuel price, light bill, water, food etc. We are also under pressure in Nigeria. Forms of Stress Eustress - This is caused by positive life events like wedding, promotion, adding anew degree, house warming, getting a grant, etc. Distress - This is caused by negative life events like non-payment if salary arrears, death of a loved ones, etc. Difference between Eustress and Distress Eustress comes with a positive satisfaction/achievement of a motive amidst the stress, while distress removes a sense of achievement/satisfaction thereby leaving one frustrated or depressed. Facts about Stress There are many sources of stress and of most interest to us is the depressing economy right now. So many of us have slipped into depression- frustration & conflict. Which we are finding difficult to manage or transfer it to the wrong person/place. If stress is inevitable and too much of it is a threat to our psychological and physical well-being, then coping well with stress is of utmost importance. But in all, a healthy and happy person is someone who can enjoy the good times and cope with bad. Examples of frustration Selling of landed properties and cars to keep up with family needs. Inability to pay for paper publication or attend conferences necessary for academic progress. Inability to take part in academic engagements for self development due to paucity of funds. Coping with Stress A. Effective coping This indicates removing or reducing stress, cognitive coping (reappraisal), managing stress reaction, having a good social support. Cognitive Coping It involves changing how we think or interpret stressful events that push or shove our lives (reappraisal).-focussing attention away from the stressful events that cannot be changed.-religious coping. Religious coping This is taking care of your body and health which is God's temple so as to live longer on earth. B. Ineffective