Health

7.1.14

Health and Wellness

• Health: combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well being

• Wellness: overall state of well-being or total health

Promoting Health• Prevention: practicing

health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury

• Health Education: providing accurate health information to help people make healthy choices

• Health literacy: person’s capacity to learn about and understand basic health info to promote health and wellness

Healthy Triangle

Influences on Health

• Heredity

• Environment

–Physical and Social

• Culture

–Attitude, behavior, media, technology

Reducing Health Risks

Health Risks

• Risk behaviors: action that can threaten your health or health of others

• Cumulative risks: related risks that increase with each added risk (smoking, poor eating)

• Abstinence: avoiding harmful behavior

Refusal Strategies

• Say NO in a firm voice.

• Explain Why

• Suggest Alternatives

• Use Appropriate Body Language

• Leave if necessary

How to Deal with Stress

Stress

• Stress – the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenge and demands

• Perception – the act of becoming aware through the senses

What Causes Stress?

• Biological stressors: illness, disabilities, injury

• Environmental stressors: poverty, noise, pollution

• Cognitive stressors: how you perceive a situation

• Personal behavior stressors: reactions in the mind and body caused by individual choices

• Life situation stressors: death of a pet, divorce, trouble with peers

Stress and Your Health

• Physical Effects– Headache

– Asthma

– High blood pressure

– Weakened immune system

• Mental/Emotional and Social Effects– Difficulty concentrating

– Mood swings

– Risks of substance abuse

Taking Control of Chronic Stress

• Physical activity/Exercise

• Social support

• Find a hobby

• Get Adequate Sleep

• Avoid using drugs

Managing Stress

• Redirect your energy

• Relax and laugh

• Stay positive

• Seek support

• Express yourself

Stress Videos

What is anxiety?

• Anxiety: the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen/the future

• Symptoms

– Feelings of fear or dread

– Perspiration, trembling, muscle tension

– Rapid heart rate, shortness of breath

What is depression?

• Depression: a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness

• Reactive: stressful event (death of friend or family)

• Major: lasts longer; chemical imbalance in brain

Depression

• Symptoms

– Irritable/restless mood

– Withdrawal from previously enjoyable activities

– Change in weight or appearance

– Feelings of guilt or worthlessness

Healthy Relationships

Foundations of Healthy Relationships

• Family

• Friendships

• Community

• Building

Relationships

– Communication

– Cooperation

– Compromise

Communication

• Communication Styles

– Passive

– Aggressive

– Assertive

• Listening Skills

– Active Listening: paying close attention to what someone is saying or communicating

Active Listening

• Reflective listening

• Clarifying

• Encouraging

• Empathizing

Communication

• Nonverbal Communication: Gestures, facial expressions, behaviors and posture

Constructive Feedback

• Constructive criticism: non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement

Making Decisions and Setting Goals

• Goal setting

–Short-term goal: goal that you can reach in a short period of time

–Long-term goal: a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time

Action Plan

• Set a specific, realistic, and write it down.

• List the steps you will take to reach your goal

• Identify sources of help and support

• Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal

• Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints

Character

• Distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves

• Developing Character

– Stand up for your beliefs

– Learn from good role models

– Join volunteer groups in school and community

Bullying

• Bullying is the act of seeking power or attention through the psychological, emotional, verbal, or physical