Table 1 StresSOS module content

1. The basics of stress and wellbeing

What is stress? How does stress affect the body? How does stress occur? Is stress a disease?

2. Managing stress: problem-solving

When do I get stressed? What can I do if I find myself in a stressful situation? I have a problem — how can I solve it?

3. Helpful thoughts

Stress occurs in the head — why thoughts play a role. Relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. My helpful thoughts and feelings — my hindering thoughts and feelings. How can I change my thoughts and expectations?

4. Time to chill out and relax

What happens in the body during relaxation? What possibilities for balance and recreation are there? What are relaxation methods?

5. Upward spirals of positive emotions

Spiral of emotions — up or down? What is the spiral of positive emotions? What makes me feel good? How can I influence my emotions? What do positive feelings and stress management have in common?

6. Seek support and talk

What is social support and why is it so important? Social support — a give and take. Whom can I contact if I feel I can’t cope on my own? How can I make social contacts? How do I express socially competent and self-confident behavior?

7. Mental health and mental illness

What is mental health? What are risk factors and protective factors? Stress and mental illness — what’s the difference? Mental illness in adolescents — is this an issue at all? How can I help others?

8. A glimpse into the future — finding one’s own goals

Finding the appropriate goals. Why are goals important? What do goals have to do with stress and wellbeing? Why can thinking about goals be helpful?