Stress Intro
Stress-O-Meter
We will complete this Activity as a class
What Causes Stress?
Stages of Stress
List 5 stressors in your life & why they stress you out
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- A stressor is an event or situation that causes stress
- The 4 general types of stressors are:
- Major Life Changes
- Catastrophes
- Everyday Problems
- Environmental Problems
The body's response to stress occurs in 3 stages:
- Alarm Stage
- Resistance Stage
- Exhaustion Stage
Alarm Stage
What is Stress?
Fight or Flight Response
- Adrenaline released into blood
- Heart rate & blood pressure increase
- Flow of blood to brain increases
- Pupils open wide
- Muscles tense
- Stress is the response of our body to being threatened or challenged
- You experience stress when situations, events, or people make demands on your body & mind
Types of Stress
There are two type of stress:
- Eustress= Positive Stress
- Examples: Sports, Preparing for big goals or events
- Distress= Negative Stress
- Examples: Divorce, Unemployment, Money Problems
Warmup
Resistance Stage
Teen Stress Test Activity
During this stage:
- Body adapts to stressor
- Body uses up a lot of energy
- You may become tired & irritable
Do you believe your score is accurate? Explain your reasoning
Use the following vocabulary in a complete sentence:
- Catastrophe
- Eustress
- Distress
- Stressor
Kahoot Review
The Fight Or Flight Response
Exhaustion Stage
Stress & Illness
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During this stage:
- Your body cannot keep up with stress
- Physical/Emotional resources are depleted
- Only occurs if stressor occurs for a long period of time
We will complete a Kahoot based on the informaton you learned today
You may play as an individual or partner
Stress reduces the bodys ability to fight illness which may result in:
- Stomachaches
- Asthma
- Headaches
- Lower resistance to disease
- Heart disease
Signs of Stress
- Behavioral changes
- Overeating or hardly eating
- Sleep problems
- Hurrying/Talking fast
- Isolation
- Reckless behavior