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MENTAL HEALTH STRESS HEALTH MR. GARDNER. STRESS The reaction of the body & mind to challenges Stressors  Cause a response (roller coaster)  Physical,

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1 MENTAL HEALTH STRESS HEALTH MR. GARDNER

2 STRESS The reaction of the body & mind to challenges Stressors  Cause a response (roller coaster)  Physical, Mental & Emotional responses

3 Stress Reactions  Alarm  Resistance - Fight or Flight Reflex system (flinch, hot) Hormonal system (chemical messenger)

4 Reactions for Stressors cont. Resistance  Controls release of adrenaline (superpowers) Increase in heart rate & respiration Hair stands on end Blood vessels in the stomach & intestines constrict (sending more blood to the extremities) Muscles tighten

5 Reactions for Stressors cont. Fatigue – tired feeling that lowers the activity  Physical – affects the muscles  Psychological – affects the mind  Pathological – affects the immune system

6 STRESS Psychosomatic- mind controlling the body  Psycho = mind  soma = body Placebo = “nothing” pill

7 STRESS Body language – hidden feelings- deny the truth  Headaches  High blood pressure  Digestive problems  acne

8 STRESS Treatment  Talk about the problem  Accept physical, mental & emotional limits  Sleep enough (8 hours)  Express your emotions positively  Eat healthy


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