1. Stress Chapter 4 Lesson 1 & 2

2. What is Stress? The body’s & mind’s response to a demand
Caused by stressors

3. Kinds of Stressors Environmental Biological Thinking Behavioral
Conditions or events in your physical environment that causes stress
Biological
Conditions that makes it difficult for your body to take part in daily activities
Thinking
Any type of mental challenge
Behavioral
Unhealthy behaviors
Life Changes
Any Major life changes positive or negative

4. “Your Body’s Response To Stressors”
Open to page 94

5. The Stress Response
Respond in 3 stages:
Alarm
Resistance
Fatigue

6. Stress & Your Health Ongoing stress affects your health
Psychosomatic response
Headaches, weakened immune system, high blood pressure, clenching of the jaw, grinding of the teeth, digestive disorders
Mental/emotional & social response
Difficulty concentrating, irritability, mood swings

7. Stress-Management Techniques (Pg. 98)
Strategies to avoid & reduce stress
Avoiding is the best
Limit by:
Using refusal skills
Plan ahead
Think positively
Avoid tobacco, alcohol & other drugs

8. Stress-Management Techniques
Handling & reducing stress effects
Practice relaxation techniques
Redirect your energy
Seek support

9. Staying Healthy & Building Resiliency
Taking care of your health is essential
Get enough rest
Exercise regularly
Eat right
Stretching is a good way to deal with stress immediately

10. Extension Questions
Kahoot!