Lesson #9 “Stress”
Types of Stress Good Stress is Eustress Bad Stress is Distress
Types of stress Stress: Combination of a stressor and a stress response. The response of the body to demands of daily living. Stressor: Any new or potentially unpleasant situation. (Physical, mental, social, or environmental) Stress Response: The mind and body’s reaction to a stressor.
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) A Series of body changes that result from stress
Three Stages 1. Alarm Stage: quick action Adrenaline Fight or flight
2. Resistance Stage: regain internal balance - no longer in the emergency state
3. Exhaustion stage - wear and tear on the body increases the risk of injury
How stress affects your health status. Mental and emotional health Family and social health Growth and development Nutrition Personal health and physical activity Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Communicable and chronic diseases
How Stress Affects Your Health Status Consumer and community health Environmental health Injury prevention and safety
Ways to cope with stress Physical activity Write a journal Breathing techniques Eat healthy Get plenty of sleep and rest Music Imagery Laughing