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Junior Health 2014
Identify effects of stress on everyday issues and strategies to reduce or control stress.
Understand the role of stress on the body
Discover ways to help manage stress appropriately
Create a poster to inform others on ways to help manage stress
Stress: The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
Perception: The act of becoming aware through the senses.
Stressor: Anything that causes stress People Objects Places Events Situations
The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
Ex. Running late, can’t find keys, exam, playing in a championship game, arguing with a friend, ect.
Why may someone feel more stress in a certain situation than another???
The act of becoming aware through the senses.
one way to deal with stress is to change how you perceive and react to the events that causes it.
Ex. Two friends argue. One is more stressed than the other over the fight. Why?
The act of becoming aware through the senses.
one way to deal with stress is to change how you perceive and react to the events that causes it.
Ex. Two friends argue. One is more stressed than the other over the fight. Why?
Anything that causes stress
People Objects Places Events Situations
Some effect all in similar way-Siren Going to a new school-anticipation vs
anxiety
Two types: 1. Eustress: positive stress2. Distress: negative stress
Chronic stress:
Long term stress
For example:
Workaholics often have chronic stress.
Acute stress:
Temporary stress
For example: The night before a big test you might experience acute stress.
Biological stressors Illnesses, disabilities, injuries
Environmental stressorsPoverty, pollution, crowding, noise, natural
disaster Cognitive (thinking)-stressors
perception on a situation Personal behavior stressors
Negative reactions in body and mind caused by tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs; lack of Physical Activity
Life situation stressorsDeath of pet, divorce, relationships
Three phases:
1. Alarm
2. Resistance
3. Fatigue
Homeostasis: When your body’s systems function smoothly and your mind is at ease. (normal balanced state)
In the alarm stage, mind and body go on high alert
Gets ready to “Flight or Fight Response”Prepares body to defend itself or flee from danger
body produces adrenaline.
Hypothalamus: small area on base of brain receives
danger signals from other parts of brainreleases a hormone that acts on
Pituitary Gland Pituitary Gland:
Secrets hormone that stimulates adrenal gland
Adrenal Gland:Secrets adrenaline “emergency hormone”
that prepares body to respond to stressor
Pupil dilation, fast heart rate and pulse
Increased: perspiration, blood pressure, respiration, blood flow to brain and muscles, muscle tension
Rise: of blood sugar, fats, and cholesterol
Narrowing of arteries to internal organs and skin
The body continues to function at a higher level.
Body adapts to rush created by the alarm and reacts to the stressor
Stage at which you fight or flight Body able to perform at a high level
of endurance Ability to accomplish incredible
feast
In this stage, your ability to effectively manage other stressors is very low. Both the mind and body have become exhausted.
3 TypesPhysicalPathological: Psychological
Physical: Results when muscle work vigorously for long periods
Leads to Soreness and painReaction becomes impaired, and muscles tire
quickly Psychological: Mental
results from constant worry, overwork, depression, boredom, isolation, or feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities
Pathological: overworking of the body’s immune and defense systems for fighting disease.
is tiredness brought on by overworking body’s defense in fighting disease
Anemia, the flu, being overweight, and poor nutrition
Three examples of life threatening stress-related illness
High Blood Pressure Heart DiseaseStroke
Psycho: of the mind Somatic: of the body
Physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness
Sleep disorder, Skin disorders, Stomach, Digestive Problems
Headache-70% Asthma High Blood Pressure Weakened immune system
Difficulty Concentration Hard to focus during stress Causes negative self-talk and the distorted belief the
failure is inevitable
Mood Swings Results from hormonal changes and social and
academic pressures Puts strain on relationships with family and friends
Risk of substance abuse Increase vulnerability Many people give stress as reason they started
drinking or smoking Use increases stress and leads to even bigger
problems
Stress associated with long term problems beyond a persons controlBody’s reaction is less intense but it lasts longer-sometime for monthsSymptoms Include: upset stomach, insomnia, headache, change in appetite and feeling anxious
Physical Activity Support among friends/ family Hobby or activity that relaxes you Avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other
drugs
1. Plan ahead2. Get adequate sleep3. Get regular physical activity 4. Eat healthy foods and regular meals5. Limit comfort foods: (sugars and fats)6. Limit caffeine: will actually increase the physical
effects of stress on the body7. Avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs
Redirect your energy (work on creative project, exercise, etc)
Relax and laugh (deep breathing, thinking pleasant thoughts, stretching, etc)
Keep a positive outlook Seek out support Express yourself (learn positive strategies
for expressing needs, wants, and feelings. Set goals for you future.)
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2011/03/10/hm.stress.buster.cnn
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078726549/359991/InterActCh8Ls1.html
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078726549/359991/InterActCh8Ls2.html
Review your list of stressors, next to each one write down how you can manage it.