1. Unit 4 Mental Health

2. Chapter 12 Managing Stress

3. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.3 Chapter Objectives 1.Explain the terms stress, stressors, eustress, distress, and stress response 2.Describe how stress affects your body and your immune system 3.Explain the health risks associated with continuous stress (continues)

4. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.4 Chapter Objectives (continued) 4.List and describe the most common categories of stressors for teens 5.List and describe healthy techniques and strategies to manage stress 6.Create a personal plan to manage stress

5. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.5 Introduction Adolescent years can be stressful There are emotional changes, pressures to perform, and many activities Managing stress is an important wellness skill

6. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.6 Nature of Stress Physical and emotional reactions to changes and challenges (stressors) Negative stress is distress Positive stress is eustress

7. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.7 Stressors Perceptions – your interpretation of a situation creates stressors Categories of stressors –Personal –Interpersonal –Environmental –Societal

8. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.8 How Stress Affects the Body Homeostasis: body in relaxed state Stress response: physiological response to stressor General adaptation syndrome (three stages) 1. Alarm reaction 2. Resistance 3. Exhaustion (continues)

9. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.9 How Stress Affects the Body (continued) Effects on the nervous system, endocrine system, and overall health

10. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.10 Protecting Yourself Certain level of stress desirable Coping with stressors –Social support system –Personality –Hardiness

11. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.11 Managing Stress Practice good self-care –Sleep –Healthy eating habits –Physical activity Learn to relax –Deep breathing, –Progressive relaxation –Time management –Time-outs –Humor and laughter

12. © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.12 Summary Stress can have a major impact on your health Identify your stressors and learn to effectively manage your stress Learn how to protect yourself from the negative effects of stress