Post on 22-Dec-2015
6th Grade Health
Chapter 3Lesson 3
Stress
What Is Stress?Stress is a normal reaction to certain situations or events in your life.A stressor ranges from everyday annoyances to serious personal problems.
•Stress • The body’s response to change
•Stressor • Anything that causes stress
•The long-term physical effects of stress include nervous habits and problems sleeping or eating.• Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health triangle.
The Body’s Response to Stress
Part of the fight-or-flight response is the body’s production of adrenaline.
•Adrenaline • A hormone that gives the body extra energy
Excess Stress
Physical Health Mental and Emotional Health
Social Health
• Headaches• Digestive problems• High blood pressure• Reduction of the
body’s ability to fight infection
• Anxiousness• Moodiness• Irritability• Interferes with
schoolwork• Takes away from the
desire to have fun
• Yelling at other people
• Withdrawing from other people
• Loss of social contacts
Causes of Stress
Extremely Stressful Somewhat Stressful
Separation or divorce of parents Arguing with a sibling or friend
Family member’s alcohol or drug problem
Moving to a new house
Getting arrested Going to a new school
Failing classes at school Getting glasses or braces
Being suspended from school Arguing with a parent
Starting to use alcohol or other drugs Worrying over height, weight, or acne
Loss or death of a pet Getting a lead role in the school play
Family member having a serious illness Being sick or injured
Skills for Managing Stress
Skills forManaging
Stress
Relaxation
Laughter and aPositive Outlook
Physical Activity
Time Management
Dealing with Stress
•Relaxation skills include taking deep, even breaths and doing exercises that relax your muscles.•Quiet activities, such as reading a book, can help you relax and reduce stress.•Laughter redirects the energy that stress creates.•Maintain a positive outlook by thinking positive thoughts, looking at the big picture, and keeping things in perspective.•When you are physically active, your brain releases chemicals that positively affect your mood.•Time management Strategies for using time effectively
Assignment 1
1. What is the definition of Stress?
2. Summarize the fight or flight response.
3. Explain ways to deal with stress?