life skills: i will follow a plan to manage stress. i will be resilient during difficult times
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Unit 1 Lesson 5 How to Manage Stress and Be Resilient. Life Skills: I will follow a plan to manage stress. I will be resilient during difficult times. Vocabulary Stress - is the body’s reaction t the demands of daily living. Stressor- is a cause for stress. Vocabulary Continued - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Life Skills: I will follow a plan to manage stress.I will be resilient during difficult times.
VocabularyStress- is the body’s reaction t the demands of
daily living.
Stressor- is a cause for stress.
Unit 1 Lesson 5 How to Manage Stress and Be Resilient
Vocabulary Continued
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)- is a series of changes that occur in the body when stress occurs.
Adrenaline- is a hormone that prepares the body for quick action.
Depression- is the feeling of being sad, unhappy, or discouraged.
Anti-depressants- is a drug that corrects chemical imbalances in the brain that cause depression.
Vocabulary Continued
Beta-endorphins- are substances produced in the brain that create the feeling of well being.
Suicide- is the intentional taking of one’s own life.
Suicide Prevention Strategies- are ways to help prevent a person from attempting or committing suicide.
Resilient- is to bounce back and learn from misfortune or change.
Vocabulary Continued
Anxiety- A state of uneasiness, usually associated with a future of uncertainty.
Anxiety Disorder- A disorder in which intense feelings of fear keeps a person from functioning normally.
There are several types of anxiety disorders.Examples:Panic- A feeling of sudden intense fear.
Phobia- an exaggerated fear of a specific situation
What happens inside my body when I get stressed out??
Stage 1: An alarm goes off
Stage 2: The alarm is shut off
Stage 3: The alarm keeps ringing and ringing and ringing…
What can I do if I get stressed out? *If you get stressed out, take action. Deal with
stressors and protect your health!
How to deal with stressors… 1. Get away from the stressor if it is appropriate or possible
2. Work through the stressor
3. Make a responsible decision and use resistance skills to stick to it
4. Talk to a responsible adult, such as parents
How to protect your health1.Get vigorous exercise
2.Get plenty of rest and sleep
3.Eat foods and drink beverages that contain vitamin C
4.Spend time with family members and friends (pet) who comfort you.
Bell Peppers
Broccoli, Brussels SproutsCauliflower Strawberries Red/Green Hot
Chili Peppers
Fresh Herbs Thyme/Parsley
Kale, Mustard Greens, Cress
Oranges/ClementineTangerine
Guava
Kiwi Papaya
Warning: Too much stress is HAZARDOUZ to our health!
Stress can: • Cause psychomatic diseases, such as headaches and
ulcers;
• Aggravate existing conditions, such as asthma and allergies;
• Suppress your immune system, increasing your risk of disease;
• Affect your concentration causing higher accident rates.
What can I do if I feel Depressed?
1. Examine the cause of your depression2. Talk to someone/ parents
3. Spend time with friends and family who support you
4. Exercise vigorously
5. Pay attention to your health habits
6. Do NOT drink ALCOHOL or use other harmful DRUGS!
Page 47 review ?’s Answer the following questions on a
separate piece of paper. Answers must be in complete sentences!
1. What happens during the three stages of the GAS? (page 41)
2. What are the eight actions you can take if you get stressed out? (page 42)
3. What are the six ways to feel better if you feel depressed? (page 44)
4. SKIP
5. What does it mean to be resilient? (page 46)