9 th Grade Health By: Lauren Newton What is Stress?
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9th Grade Health
By: Lauren Newton
What is Stress?
Stress: Physical and mental strain put onto the body
through your internal and external environment.
What makes YOU stress?SchoolWorkRelationshipsFamilyFuture PlansAthletics
Is all stress negative? Is there such a thing a positive stress?
No, all stress is not negative.
Yes, there is such a thing as positive stress!
So.. what is Positive Stress?
Positive effects of Stress:Also known as Eustress.
Eustress: Stress that is deemed healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfillment.
Examples:
•feeling motivated to finish a project •What you feel when your about to ride an exciting ride•Exercise
Negative effects of Stress:
• Also called Distress.
• Distress: Can suppress your immune system leaving you more prone to illness. It can also affect the relationships you have with family and friends.
Symptoms of Distress:
Lack of concentration
Difficulty sleeping
Irritability
Upset stomach
Tension
Teen StressDevelops as young adults learn to cope with
new demands and pressures.
Teen stress often leads to depression and sometimes to a more serious problem—Suicide.
How to manage stress:Take a break! When you start to feel overwhelmed, take a
deep breath and step away from the situation.
A small break will allow you to clear your head and make room for new ideas.
Get Plenty of rest and sleep!
When resting:Blood pressures lowersHeart rate slowsMuscles relax
Physical ActivityGo for a walk or a light jog!
Exercise causes a release of endorphins.
Endorphins allow us to feel less pain and feel fewer negative affects from stress.
Exercise will also help control your
weight & strengthen your
heart!
Exercise will also help control your
weight & strengthen your
heart!
Time ManagementSTOP procrastinating! Keep a list:
Write down what you need to do.Put the list in order of importance or when it is
due and start!
Develop Friendships
Friends allow you to share feelings and experiences without being judged.
Friends are good for listening and can offer advice that can help ease stress.
Talk with parents and other trusted adultsYour parents/guardians have your best
interest at heart and will listen to whatever is causing you stress.
Other trusted adults such as a school guidance counselor is also willing to listen and give advice.
Helping OthersHelping people who are less fortunate will
allow you to see that your stressful situation is not as bad as it seems.
Get involved:Raise money for charityBecome a Big Brother or Big SisterVolunteer
Have a sense of humor Laugh out Loud!
Relaxes and lowers:Heart RateBlood PressureTension
HAHA!
GREAT WAY TO RELEAVE STRESS!
Say goodbye to stress and hello to a healthier, happier you!
For more information on Stress Management visit these websites:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm
http://www.lifespan.org/services/childhealth/parenting/teen-stress.htm
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