1. Stress and Stress Management
7th grade Health & Wellness

2. Stress Stress is your body’s internal and external response to change.
Stressor =anything that causes stress.
Good stress (eustress) prepares you for things, keeps you on your toes, but is SHORT LIVED.
Bad stress (distress) lasts over a longer period of time, can have bad effects on your physical, mental/emotional and social health.
Stress

3. FIGHT OR FLIGHT SYNDROME.
Releases adrenaline to give body an energy boost to prepare to handle the stressor.
Excess Stress and your health triangle
Physical
headaches, digestive problems, high blood pressure; lowers body’s immune system.
Mental/Emotional
anxiety, irritability, moody; interferes with work; takes away desire to have fun.
Social
yell more at others; withdraw from others
If you react these ways, this is your body telling you that you are overwhelmed and need to better manage your stress.

4. Take good care of your physical health with proper nutrition and exercise.
Things you can do:
RELAX - slow your heart rate down;
LAUGH -release your endorphins;
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE
MANAGE YOUR TIME-make lists/get organized /plan;
SOCIALIZE
Managing your stress

5. In your group, construct an answer for each poster as we rotate to each statement.
Write your group answer in the designated color marker for your group.
Make sure your statements are legible enough for me to read and the answers are appropriate please!
When time is up, we will share the posters.
Gallery Walk

6. Stress & Stress Management & Conflict Resolution/ Violence Prevention

7. Mental & Emotional Problems
Disorder =a disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body.
Kinds of disorders (1 in 5 kids/adults affected)
Anxiety =intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally.
Phobia = exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object.
Personality =a psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to interact normally with others.
Passive-aggressive personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Mood =a disorder in which a person has mood changes that seem inappropriate or extreme.
Bi-polar =mood cycles in highs and lows
MAJOR DEPRESSION =a mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything.
Mental & Emotional Problems

8. Warning Signs of Depression in Teens
Irritability, anger or anxiety
Lack of energy
Changes in sleep patterns
Inability to concentrate
Blaming others for their problems (esp. adults)
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Don’t enjoy things they use to like a lot
Very pessimistic
Physical symptoms that can’t be explained
Thoughts of death or suicide
Warning Signs of Depression in Teens

9. Suicide in Teens Suicide and teens
Teens think of suicide when they can’t handle pressures or stressors in life from home, school, even socially leading to depression and thoughts of suicide.
Suicide in Teens

10. Open hints -comments like, “I can’t take it anymore”, “ No one cares if I live or die.”
Sudden fascination with the topic of death
Dramatic changes in appearance
Self-destructive behavior
Withdrawal from friends, family and regular activities
Sudden mood change from depression to appearing cheerful.
Warning Signs

11. Dealing with Depression
Solutions DO exist for every problem …suicide is not an option
Depression does not go on forever…there is always SOMEONE that can help you get through it!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE -TALK TO SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU!!!!
Dealing with Depression

12. If You Need Help… TALK TO A TRUSTWORTHY ADULT LOOK INTO ORGANIZATIONS
SPAN USA=Suicide Prevention Action Network; National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
SEEK HELP FROM A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Therapy -teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving
psychologists (licensed prof. with a doctorate),
clinical social worker (licensed prof. w/master’s),
psychiatrist (a medical Dr.)
If You Need Help…