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1 Existing Knowledge Wellness, in my opinion, is about taking care of oneself and bettering oneself in addition to being able to be happy with the choices we make in life. I believe that current knowledge about stress management is connected to wellbeing and mindfulness. As the COVID-19 epidemic spread, my employer made several adjustments, including switching from one management and department to a whole new system platform. As a result, I felt I was putting my health at risk and was always under a lot of stress. I stopped exercising, was worried about school, had trouble concentrating on my schoolwork, was short-tempered, and had trouble sleeping. When my manager asks me to work on a certain project, I usually respond with eagerness. I felt that I became a totally different person and did not recognize myself, I had constant migraines, developed anxiety and other health issues. Therefore I decided to change my lifestyle and bring wellness back, I found out that mediation, listening to music, doing Zumba, and start eating healthy again would help with calming down and reducing stress when I am feeling overwhelmed. History Lens The history lens helps us understand and manage current problems by applying past lessons, focusing on content, memories, and events from the past. Hans Selye, one of the pioneers in the field of stress studies, adopted the word "stress" from physics. A physical body is said to be under strain when a force, or stress, is applied to it. For example, stretching a piece of metal until it snaps is an example of how stress is defined in physics. He coined the term after completing his medical training at the University of Montreal in the 1920s, noticing that all his hospitalized patients appeared sick, indicating they were all under physical stress. Selye's work continues to influence stress research and understanding (CSHS, 2019). He proposed that stress

2 is a non-specific strain on the body caused by irregularities in normal body functions, leading to the release of stress hormones. He called this the "General Adaptation Syndrome," which explains our body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress. Selye's theory of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) was challenged by psychologists who believed that psychological stress could be as powerful as physical stress. John Mason's experiment showed that people who saw others receive food had higher stress hormone levels. Researchers discovered that novelty, unpredictability, threat to the ego, and sense of control were common elements that elevated stress hormone levels. Selye's syndrome had three stages: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion. The alarm reaction increases vulnerability to illness, resistance concentrates energy on stress reactions, and exhaustion occurs after long-term exposure, potentially leading to heart attacks or severe infections (CSHS, 2019). Humanities Lens The humanities lenses explore human creativity, culture interactions, and abstract concepts through various mediums like literature, art, dance, photography, philosophy, film, music, and social media. Culture influences our actions, attitudes, and way of living. Different cultures have different ways of dealing with stress; talking to someone you can trust or even practicing meditation might help you get back up on your feet. The viewpoints of psychology and anthropology on coping are frequently at conflict since coping studies how people differ in how they respond to stress. But according to cultural anthropologist A. F. C. Wallace (1966), cultures are "mazeways" formed by expectations, values, and beliefs. This viewpoint implies that a person's place within the “mazeway” has a major role in determining the kinds of stresses and appropriate coping mechanisms (Aldwin, n.d.). Meditation and mindfulness, a part of the Buddhist tradition, are accessible to all, and are compatible with various spiritual practices,

3 promoting mental calmness and overcoming suffering (Zimmer, 2021). Mindfulness meditation, a popular technique for managing stress and improving overall well-being, has gained popularity in recent years. It entails focusing one's attention in order to attain a mental state of calm concentration and happy feelings. Mindfulness meditation consists of two main parts: attention and acceptance. Attention involves tuning into experiences, such as breath, thoughts, and body sensations, while acceptance involves observing feelings without judgment (APA, 2019). People may learn how to manage stress, increase their self-awareness, and cope with anxiety by combining the two. Lack of ability to cope with stress leads to a high number of suicides. Individuals react differently to stress; some find it easy to forget about it, while others choose to give up on everything since the tension is too much for them. You cannot ignore stress and expect it to go away the next day. Stress will negatively impact the person's life as well as the lives of those around them if it is not controlled or dealt with right away. Natural and Applied Lens Natural and applied sciences investigate the material world using the scientific method. Mental rehearsal is a technique used by doctors and nurses to enhance clinical competence and stress management. A mental rehearsal strategy was developed and tested in a Year 3 nursing simulation program. The imagery-based strategy aimed to improve cognitive and emotional change while eliminating unnecessary cognitive stress. The study involved 18 Year 3 nursing students, who were assessed using the Rescuing A Patient In Deteriorating Situations (RAPIDS) tool and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Five participants participated in a focus group discussion to evaluate the effectiveness of the mental rehearsal strategy. Results showed a significant improvement in performance, but post-test heart rate and systolic blood pressure did not significantly differ from pre-test measures. The focus group interview revealed three themes:

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4 managing stress, using a mental framework, and integrating realistic simulations with the mental rehearsal strategy (Ignacio et. al., 2016). Social Science Lens The social sciences investigate human connections and societal systems using demographic and statistical data. Everyone is affected by stress management, whether at work, school, or at home. Workplace burnout may have detrimental effects on an employee's well- being, interpersonal connections, and employer. Organizations have a structure to address staff stress during disaster response, addressing traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and creating a culture that supports stress management and self-care. This includes clearly defined programs, policies related to work hours, holidays, supervision, and attendance at meetings and training events, monitoring time off, and mandating staff use of benefit time (SAMHSA, 2022). A management structure ensures supervision and peer support, while clear criteria for crisis counseling, safety policies, and ethical conduct are outlined. Training and stress management are integrated throughout the disaster response program, including modeling, role play, and simulation exercises (SAMHSA, 2022).

5 References Aldwin, C. (n.d.). Culture, Coping and Resilience to Stress. https://fid4sa-repository.ub.uni- heidelberg.de/1333/1/Culture_Coping_Resilience_to_Stress.pdf Creswell, D. & Khoury, B. (2019). Mindfulness meditation: A research – proven way to reduce stress. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness/meditation CHHS. (n.d.). History of Stress. Centre for Studies of Human Stress (CSHS). https://humanstress.ca/stress/what-is-stress/history-of-stress/ Ignacio, J., Dolmas, D. Scherpbier, A., Rethans, J-J., Lopez, V. & Liaw, S. K. (2016). Development, implementation, and evaluation of a mental rehearsal strategy to improve clinical performance and reduce stress: A mixed methods study. Science Direct. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0260691715004591 SAMHSA. (2022). Organizational and Individual Stress Management. SAMHSA . https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-response-template-toolkit/organizational- individual-stress-management Zimmer, S. (2021). Mindfulness and Wellbeing. Salem Press Encyclopedia . https://eds-s- ebscohost-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/eds/detail/detail?vid=4&sid=6f3672d4-e1d2-4844- b9e0-245f05b27527%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ %3d%3d#AN=148527098&db=ers

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