6 th Grade Health Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Stress. What Is Stress? Stress is a normal reaction to certain...

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6 th Grade Health Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Stress

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Page 1: 6 th Grade Health Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Stress. What Is Stress? Stress is a normal reaction to certain situations or events in your life. A stressor ranges.

6th Grade Health

Chapter 3Lesson 3

Stress

Page 2: 6 th Grade Health Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Stress. What Is Stress? Stress is a normal reaction to certain situations or events in your life. A stressor ranges.

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.

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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

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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

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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

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Skills for Managing Stress

Skills forManaging

Stress

Relaxation

Laughter and aPositive Outlook

Physical Activity

Time Management

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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

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Assignment 1

1. What is the definition of Stress?

2. Summarize the fight or flight response.

3. Explain ways to deal with stress?