Health Chapter 8

What are the three steps in responding to stress

1. Identify personal stressors 2. Avoid the ones you can 3. Manage your response to those that are unavoidable

List four strategies to help you control the effects of chronic stress in your life

1. engage in physical activity 2. look for support among friends and family 3. find a hobby or activity that relaxes you 4. avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

What are two ways to avoid stress

1. just walk away from potential situations 2. say no at appropriate times when you see the possibility of stress

What is the first step in getting help when you are feeling sad, anxious, or depressed

Talk to a parent or other trusted adult to seek further help from a professional

What is a Cognitive stressor

the way you perceive a situation or how it affects you and the world around you

Name four common psychosomatic responses

Headache, Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Weakens Immune System

What is the Suicide Hotline number

1-800-272-TALK (8255)

List 4 benefits of getting eight to nine hours of sleep each night

1. better mood 2. think more clearly 3. improve you chances of success 4. can concentrate and interact better

Name three mental/ emotional and social effects of stress

1. difficulty concentrating 2. mood swings 3. risks of substance abuse

List three tips to eating nutritious food

1. eat regular meals 2. limit "comfort foods" 3. limit caffeine

List 2 reasons using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs don't relive stress

1. makes you more prone to disease and has dangerous long term effects 2. doesn't take away stress permanently only temporarily relieves pain

List 3 benefits of planning ahead

1. prepares you for unexpected changes 2. you decide in advance what you want 3. you create steps of action you will take but are not easily stressed when gone astray

List four stress management techniques

1. relax and laugh 2. redirect your energy 3. seek out support 4. keep a positive outlook 5. express yourself

List and explain the three stages of you body's stress response

Alarm: 1st stage; the highest alert; called the fight or flight stage Resistance: 2nd stage; you adapt to the rush of the fight or flight and your body is briefly able to perform at a higher level of endurance Fatigue: 3rd stage; includes physical (muscles work long), psychological (constant overwork/worry) and pathological (overworking the bodies defense systems)

What are some internal factors that create resiliency besides attitudes, perceptions, and behaivors

commitment to learning, positive values, social competency, and positive identity

Define protective factors

conditions that shield individuals from the negative consequences of exposure to risk

Give some examples of Life situation stressors

death of a pet, divorce of parents, trouble in relationships with peers

List the symptoms of anxiety

feeling dread or fear, perspiration, trembling, restlessness, muscle tension, rapid heart rate, light headedness, shortness of breath

Give examples of Life Events that could be personal stressors

graduation, getting driver's license, moving, adoption, divorce, major illness, relocating, etc.

Give examples of Biological stressors

illness, disabilities, injuries

List common symptoms of depression * (from the book)

irritability, restless mood, withdrawal from friends and activities that used to be important, change in weight and or appetite, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, sense of hopelessness

What are Personal behavior stressors

negative reactions in the body and mind caused by tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs or lack of physical activity

What are external factors that can increase resiliency

opportunities at school, community events, any factors that include your family, school, community, and/or peers

Give examples of Physical stressors

pollution, excessive diet, excessive exercise, physical injury, lack of rest, drug use, etc.

Give an example of an Environmental stressors

poverty, pollution, crowding, noise, or natural disaster

Define depression

prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness

List and describe the two types of depression

reactive: response to a stressful situation major: medical condition requiring serious treatment

What are stress-management skills

skills that help an individual handle stress in a healful effective way

What are some symptoms of someone considering suicide

sudden radical changes in mood or depression increasingly self deprecating remarks feelings of helplessness and hopelessness increased use of alcohol or drugs giving away of cherished items making goodbyes serious withdrawal from activities and significant persons persistent discussions of death self destructive or high risk behavior previous attempts of suicide identification with someone who has committed suicide statements of a desire to explore or complete suicide

Define resiliency

the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis

Define anxiety

the condition of feeling uneasy of worried about what may happen

Define stress

the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands

Give examples of Daily Hassles that could be personal stressors

time pressures, too many responsibilities, dead lines, conflicts with fellow students

What are the benefits of having a positive values

you become a role model to others and you avoid potential health risks and also show that you have a sense of responsibility

Explain why striving for perfection can cause anxiety

you believe you'll never be good enough, leads to frustration and unhappiness

What are the benefits of having a positive identity

you gain a sense of control over what happens to you, and it indicates positive self-esteem and a sense of purpose. Also you are more likely to become successful

What are the benefits of having a commitment to learning

you have a sense of belonging and you increase your self-esteem

What are the benifits of having social competency

you resist negative peer pressure and resolve conflicts non-violently