1. ACHIEVING MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
STRESS & ANXIETY
CAUSES, RESPONSES & MANAGEMENT
ANGER & VIOLENCE

2. STRESS & ANXIETY STRESS ANXIETY
the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
ANXIETY
the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
You can experience both STRESS / ANXIETY during daily routines BUT each of these reactions can affect your physical, mental, emotional and social health.

3. STRESS & ANXIETY
HOW MUCH stress / anxiety you feel depends on your perception of the event that causes the stress / anxiety.
HOW you deal with stress / anxiety depends on your past experiences with the problem.
POSITIVE stress / anxiety – EUSTRESS
NEGATIVE stress / anxiety – DISTRESS
STRESSOR – anything that causes stress / anxiety

4. STRESS & ANXIETY CAUSES biological environmental cognitive (thinking)
personal behavior
life situation

5. STRESS & ANXIETY BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL COGNITIVE (THINKING)
illness, disabilities, injuries
ENVIRONMENTAL
poverty, pollution, crowding, noise, natural disasters
COGNITIVE (THINKING)
perception of situation
PERSONAL BEHAVIOR
negative reactions causing the use of a coping activity
LIFE SITUATION
death, separation, divorce, trouble in relationships

6. STRESS & ANXIETY
When you perceive a situation or event to be stressful or a threat, your body begins a STRESS / ANXIETY RESPONSE.
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
BODY’S RESPONSE
ALARM – 1st stage
body recognizes stress / anxiety
RESISTANCE – 2nd stage
“fight” or “flight”
FATIGUE (EXHAUSTION) – 3rd stage
occurs if stress / anxiety last too long
become ill during this stage

7. STRESS & ANXIETY PHYSICAL EFFECTS MENTAL & EMOTIONAL EFFECTS
headache
asthma
high blood pressure
weakened immune system
MENTAL & EMOTIONAL EFFECTS
difficulty concentrating
mood swings
risks of substance abuse
SOCIAL EFFECTS
interferes with daily activities and relationships

8. STRESS & ANXIETY RESPONSE to stress depends on your PERSONALITY TYPE
TYPE A PERSONALITY
very productive
difficulty relaxing
strives for perfection
driven by the clock
TYPE B PERSONALITY
very relaxed – somewhat carefree
satisfied with lower output
cooperative
uncompetitive

9. STRESS & ANXIETY STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES redirect your energy
relax and laugh
keep a positive outlook
seek out support
plan ahead
get adequate sleep
get regular physical activity
eat nutritious foods
avoid tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

10. ANGER & VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE – the use of force to injure or abuse another person or damage property
HOMICIDE –killing of another person
SUICIDE – intentional self harm
MOST acts of violence can be avoided IF the people involved can control their behaviors
CAUSES OF VIOLENCE
Anger
Fear
Peer pressure
Substance Abuse
Availability of Weapons