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 stress 2. 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 stressors  Poverty, 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 stressors  Death 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 brain  releases 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 Types  Physical  Pathological:  Psychological

Physical: Results when muscle work vigorously for long periods  Leads to Soreness and pain  Reaction 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 Disease  Stroke

 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 control  Body’s reaction is less intense but it lasts longer-sometime for months  Symptoms 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 ahead 2. Get adequate sleep 3. Get regular physical activity 4. Eat healthy foods and regular meals 5. Limit comfort foods: (sugars and fats) 6. Limit caffeine: will actually increase the physical effects of stress on the body 7. 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.)

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 Review your list of stressors, next to each one write down how you can manage it.