BELL WORK

Stress is a part of our lives. Write about how you responded the last time you were stressed out.

REVIEW

Give an example of 4 emotions.

Anger, empathy, fear, happy, jealous, love, sad, surprised

Define anxiety

A state of uneasiness, usually associated with a future uncertainty

REVIEW

What are the symptoms of panic? dizziness and pounding heart

Give an example of a positive behavior when dealing with anger.

Exercise, take deep breaths, journals, etc.

What are the 3 emotional needs?Need to loveNeed to be lovedNeed to make a difference

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

STRESS MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVES

Identify causes of stress

Describe how your body responds to stress

Develop skills to manage stress

STRESSStress is a normal reaction to certain

situations or events in your life.

stress The body’s response to change

The long-term physical effects of stress include nervous habits and problems sleeping or eating.

CAUSES OF STRESS

A stressor ranges from everyday annoyances to serious personal problems.

stressor Anything that causes stress

STRESSORS

Give an example of a stressor.

Extremely stressful

Separation of parents

Failing school

Loss or death of pet or person

STRESSORS

Somewhat stressful

Arguing with friends

Moving to new school

Getting braces

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

BODY’S RESPNOSE TO STRESS

EXCESS STRESS

Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health triangle.

EXCESS STRESS

Physical Health

• Headaches

• Digestive problems

• High blood pressure

• Reduction of the body’s ability to fight infection

EXCESS STRESS

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH

• Anxiousness

• Moodiness

• Irritability

• Interferes with school work

• Takes away from the desire to have fun

EXCESS STRESS

SOCIAL HEALTH

• Yelling at other people

• Withdrawing from other people

• Loss of social contacts

SKILLS FOR MANAGING STRESS

Relax

Laughter

Physical activity

Time management

RELAXATION

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

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.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

When you are physically active, your brain releases chemicals called endorphins that positively affect your mood.

TIME MANAGEMENT

The key to time management is arranging the hours in your day.

time management Strategies for using time effectively

One way to arrange your time effectively is to use a day planner.

ACITIVITY

We are going to do guided imagery. A relaxation technique.

RulesAbsolutely no talkingRelax Get ComfortableClose eyesDo what the lady tells you to do.When done homework is to fill out sheet.

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