Personal Health and Wellness Description: – This unit will cover the importance of healthy choices on behavior, outside influences on decision making and the importance of building healthy relationships. It will also include class discussions on positive and negative stress, depression, problem solving as well as social and cultural influences.

Personal Health and Wellness  Essential Questions 1.What determines a good decision? 2.How do you recognize depression? 3.How do peers influence your choices? 4.Why is it important to have healthy relationships? 5.How much stress is normal?

Personal Health and Wellness  Enduring Understanding 1.Emotional disorders can be treated so that they don't become lifelong problems. 2.Peers can influence choices and behaviors. 3.There are healthy and unhealthy ways to problem solve. 4.Depression is a long-term feeling of hopelessness and sadness. 5.There is an importance to building healthy relationships. 6.There are different factors that influence food choices. 7.Knowing how to interpret food labels will allow them to make healthier food choices.

Personal Health and Wellness  Vocabulary  Adrenaline  Depression  Emotional Health  Mental Health  Negative Stress  Peer Pressure  Peers Positive Stress  Refusal Skills  Risk Behaviors  Stress Management  Suicide

Mental and Emotional Health Going over Mental and Emotional Health – Mental and Emotional Disorders – When, Where, and How to get help

Understanding Mental and Emotional Health When you have mental and emotional health, you get along well with others, have a positive outlook on life, and a strong interest in school. mental and emotional health The ability to handle the stress and changes of everyday life in a reasonable way

Where Mental and Emotional Health Begins If the physical needs of food, water, rest, and a sense of safety are not met, it can negatively affect your mental and emotional health. Social needs also play an important role in your mental and emotional health. Health Triangle Physical Mental/Emotional Social Mind, Brain, Thinking Feelings Interacting with People Body

How to Build Resilience Teens with resilience show persistence, flexibility, and strong self-confidence. resilience The ability to recover from problems or loss Most resilient teens believe they can do something about their problems.

How to Build Resilience Make positive choices for yourself. Take part in school activities that you feel can make a difference for you or others. Build strong relationships with family and friends. Strengthen your refusal skills.

Your Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Your self-concept includes the way you see yourself as a student, as a friend, and a member of groups. Your self-concept is based on external input from others as well as internal thoughts and experiences. Self-esteem is part of your self-concept. High self-esteem helps you be confident around others.

Influences on Self-Esteem Messages you get from your environment The media Your own attitudes and the choices you make Benefits of Self-Esteem Being optimistic is one of the benefits of having high self-esteem When you are optimistic, you are not afraid to try new activities. Even if you don’t succeed, you know you gave it your best shot.

Building Self-Esteem Set realistic goals. Ask for help when you need it. Accept that no one is perfect. Focus on what you’re are naturally good at. Think positively.

What Are Emotions? Your emotions affect all sides of your health triangle. emotions Feelings such as love, joy, or fear

What Are Emotions? Mood swings happen mainly because of physical changes in the body, such as hormone levels, worries over the future, and concerns over a relationship. mood swings Frequent changes in emotional state Mood swings are a normal part of growing up.

Types of Emotions HappinessSadnessAngerGrief Shock Anger Bargaining Sadness Acceptance Fear

Managing Your Emotions in Healthful Ways When dealing with anger, take time to cool down and think. To cope with sadness, try writing in a journal or listening to music. Try physical activity to help you focus your energy. If you are angry about a situation you can’t change, talk to a trusted adult. Think about positive feelings while you breathe deeply with your eyes closed. Managing Your Emotions

What Are Mental and Emotional Disorder? There are many types of mental and emotional disorders. mental and emotional disorders Illnesses that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior

Causes of Mental and Emotional Disorders Physical Causes Drug use Brain chemistry Accidental injury Heredity Stressors Repeated emotional stressors such as abuse

Types of Mental and Emotional Disorders There are many types of mental and emotional disorders including anxiety disorders and mood disorders. anxiety disorders Extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities mood disorder A mental and emotional problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme, inappropriate, or last a long time

Anxiety Disorders Panic disorder People experience intense feelings of fear for a short time. The body prepares for fight or flight, even during an ordinary situation. Phobias A phobia is an exaggerated or inappropriate fear of something specific. Some phobias can interfere with normal, everyday activities. Obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD) A person with this disorder may feel that he or she must perform a certain activity, such as washing his her hands several times. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) This disorder is a reaction to a very traumatic event. People with PTSD often have bad memories of the event for a long time.

Mood Disorders Depression People with this disorder feel a strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness. If depressed people begin to feel hopeless, they may consider ending their lives Bipolar disorder Also called manic-depression, this disorder involves extreme mood swings for no apparent reason. A person with this disorder usually experiences alternating periods of excessive activity called mania and depression.

Teens who experience any of these symptoms should seek help from a trusted adult right away. Signs of Mental and Emotional Problems Loss of appetite Neglect of personal appearance Nightmares Difficulty sleepingHearing voices Long-lasting feelings of sadness

What Is Suicide? If you believe that someone you know is considering suicide, talk to a trusted adult right away. suicide The act of killing oneself

Warning Signs of Suicide What Is Suicide? Talking about suicide Wanting to be left alone Interest in death or violence Engaging in risky behavior, such as drug use Giving away possessions Saying final goodbyes to friends and loved ones

Medical Treatments and Counseling Counseling, also called therapy MedicationHospitalization Individual Group Family

Where to Find Help Resources Family or Friend Health Care Professional Teacher Referral Religious Leader Crisis Hotline referral A suggestion to seek help or information from another person or place

Stress Management Day 3 Stress Management

What Is Stress? You cannot get rid of stress completely, but you can learn to deal with it effectively. stress The body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events

What Is Stress? The two types of stress are: Positive Stress Distress, or negative stress positive stress Stress that can help you reach your goals distress Stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes discomfort

What Are Stressors? Common events like being late for class or playing a solo during a concert are examples of stressors. stressors Sources of stress Different people find different situations stressful.

The Body’s Response to Stress The body reacts to stress with the fight-or-flight response. fight-or-flight response The body’s way of responding to threats

The Body’s Response to Stress As your body prepares for action against a stressor, it releases adrenaline. adrenaline A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy

The Body’s Response to Stress After a stressful situation, you may feel fatigue. fatigue Tiredness Fatigue occurs because your body directed much of its energy into the fight-or-flight response.

Avoiding Stress You can avoid some stressful situations by planning ahead and managing your time. You can deal with unavoidable stress by being prepared for situations like taking a test.

Ways to avoid/relieve stress

Strategies for Managing Stress Eat nutritious foods. Stay physically active. Get enough sleep. Relax. Use your time wisely. Think positively. Talk with others.

Personal Health and Wellness Review  The student will know:  Negative and Positive Peer Pressure.  Steps to Solving Problems.  Symptoms of Depression.  The Importance of Healthy Relationships.  Warning Signs of Suicide  Strategies for Managing Stress  The student will be able to:  develop a plan for utilizing problem-solving skills.  create and role play various scenarios of risky influences.  develop an action plan for someone thinking about suicide.  make a plan for managing stress.  identify resources in the community that offer counselings, therapy, and/or treatment for mental/emotional problems.