Transcript Stress - Weld RE-4 School District

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Grade Health
Chapter 3
Lesson 3
Stress
What Is Stress?
Stress is a normal reaction to certain situations or events in your life.
A stressor ranges from everyday annoyances to serious personal
problems.
•Stress
• The body’s response to change
•Stressor
•Anything that causes stress
•The long-term physical effects of stress include nervous
habits and problems sleeping or eating.
• Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health
triangle.
The Body’s Response to Stress
Part of the fight-or-flight response is the body’s
production of adrenaline.
•Adrenaline
• A hormone that gives the body extra energy
Excess Stress
Physical Health
Mental and
Emotional Health
• Headaches
• Anxiousness
• Digestive problems
• Moodiness
• High blood pressure
• Irritability
• Reduction of the
body’s ability to
fight infection
• Interferes with
schoolwork
• Takes away from the
desire to have fun
Social Health
• Yelling at other
people
• Withdrawing from
other people
• Loss of social
contacts
Causes of Stress
Extremely Stressful
Somewhat Stressful
Separation or divorce of parents
Arguing with a sibling or friend
Family member’s alcohol or drug
problem
Moving to a new house
Getting arrested
Going to a new school
Failing classes at school
Getting glasses or braces
Being suspended from school
Arguing with a parent
Starting to use alcohol or other drugs
Worrying over height, weight, or acne
Loss or death of a pet
Getting a lead role in the school play
Family member having a serious illness
Being sick or injured
Skills for Managing Stress
Relaxation
Physical Activity
Skills for
Managing
Stress
Laughter and a
Positive Outlook
Time Management
Dealing with Stress
•Relaxation skills include taking deep, even breaths and
doing exercises that relax your muscles.
•Quiet activities, such as reading a book, can help you relax
and reduce stress.
•Laughter redirects the energy that stress creates.
•Maintain a positive outlook by thinking positive thoughts,
looking at the big picture, and keeping things in
perspective.
•When you are physically active, your brain releases
chemicals that positively affect your mood.
•Time management Strategies for using time effectively
Assignment 1
1. What is the definition of Stress?
2. Summarize the fight or flight response.
3. Explain ways to deal with stress?