Mental and Emotional Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Health Lesson 3 Managing Stress

Managing Stress Building Vocabulary LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. Building Vocabulary The body's response to real or imagined dangers or other life events stress positive stress Stress that can help you reach your goals Negative stress, is stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort distress stressor Anything that causes stress Lesson Home

Managing Stress Building Vocabulary fight-or-flight-response LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. Building Vocabulary fight-or-flight-response The body’s way of responding to threats A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy adrenaline fatigue Tiredness time management Strategies for using time efficiently Lesson Home

Managing Stress What is Stress? LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. What is Stress? Stress is a normal part of life, and it isn’t always bad. Many events that can cause stress are also rewarding. New Vocabulary stress The body's response to real or imagined dangers or other life events Lesson Home

Managing Stress What is Stress? LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. What is Stress? A little bit of positive stress can motivate you to do your best. However, when you face too much distress, it can cause health problems. New Vocabulary positive stress Stress that can help you reach your goals New Vocabulary distress Negative stress, is stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort Lesson Home

Managing Stress Causes of Stress LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. Causes of Stress Anything that causes stress is a stressor. New Vocabulary stressor Anything that causes stress Lesson Home

Managing Stress How Your Body Responds to Stress LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. How Your Body Responds to Stress Suppose that you are riding your bike down the road. Suddenly, a car pulls out right in front of you. As you squeeze the brake, you feel your heart speed up and your stomach clench. What you are experiencing is the fight-or-flight response. New Vocabulary fight-or-flight response The body’s way of responding to threats Lesson Home

Managing Stress How Your Body Responds to Stress LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. How Your Body Responds to Stress When you encounter a stressor, your brain signals your body to begin producing adrenaline. The release of adrenaline triggers a process that affects nearly every part of your body. New Vocabulary adrenaline A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy Lesson Home

Managing Stress How Your Body Responds to Stress LESSON 3 BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. How Your Body Responds to Stress Lesson Home

Managing Stress How Stress Affects Your Health LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. How Stress Affects Your Health Physical effects of stress can include: weight gain headaches high blood pressure back pain heart disease fatigue decreased immunity against infections. upset stomach sleep problem New Vocabulary fatigue Tiredness Lesson Home

Managing Stress How Stress Affects Your Health LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. How Stress Affects Your Health Mental and emotional effects of stress can include: feelings of anxiety, anger, or sadness forgetfulness and inability to focus loss of interest in activities Lesson Home

Managing Stress How Stress Affects Your Health LESSON 3 Managing Stress BIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health. How Stress Affects Your Health Social effects of stress can include: conflicts in your relationships withdrawing from friends and family members Lesson Home