1. Let’s define and give and example of the following types of

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Conditions that make it difficult for your body to take part in daily activity. illness, a disability, an injury, etc.

A mental challenge taking a test, homework, finances Video/1:35

Unhealthy behaviors such as not getting enough sleep or exercise, using tobacco, alcohol, or drugs

Any major life change, positive or negative. death of a loved one, getting married, graduating Video/2:47

2. Describe the bodies fight-or-flight response to stress: Your body provides you with energy, reflexes and strength that you may need to respond to a stressor. CLICK HERE Video/2:37

3. What makes a stress positive or negative? How you respond to a stressor and how you let it affect you. Positive Stress = Eustress Negative Stress = Distress

4. List and describe the 3 stages of stress a. alarm - body becomes aware of a stressor b. resistance - your body’s working against the stressor c. exhaustion - Body cannot take the resistance anymore. (You may become sick, body can’t fight stressor any longer.) Video/6:37

5. What are 3 simple things you can do daily to deal with stress?

It weakens your immune system making you more open to illnesses. 6. How can long term stress can make us sick

7. What is sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation is lack of sleep. 8. What are problems that occur from sleep deprivation: STRESS RELATED PROBLEMS (Even occasional sleep deprivation can make everyday life seem even more stressful and cause you to be less productive) INCREASE RISK FOR GETTING SICK (Long term sleep deprivation can decrease the body’s ability to fight infection) INCREASE RISK FOR GETTING HURT (Sleepiness can cause a lack of concentration and slow reaction time which can lead to dangerous and even fatal accidents)

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9. How much sleep do teens need each night? Why do they need more then their parents? About 9 hours a night because their body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm) is off during puberty. The Circadian rhythm regulates your sleeping and waking patterns. During puberty the rhythm is delayed so teens want to go to bed later and wake up later.

2nd stage of sleep is called REM in which dreams occur. (RAPID EYE MOVEMENT) 10. What are the 2 stages of sleep? 1st stage of sleep is called NREM in which the body recovers from the stress of the day’s activities. (NON RAPID EYE MOVEMENT) During which cycle of sleep do dreams occur?

the ability to recover from an illness, hardship and/or other stressors

Or in the words of a 15 yr. old… A 15-year-old high school student who, after a semester of resiliency training, described resiliency as: "Bouncing back from problems and stuff with more power and more smarts."

a.Use positive self-talk b.Be confident about yourself c.Don’t worry about things out of your control a. 12. What 3 things can you do to change your attitude?

Time, or lack of it is a major stressor for most people 13. List 5 things you can do to help manage your time better:

a. list & prioritize your goals b. learn to say “no” c. make a schedule d. don’t overload yourself e. plan for fun activities

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