Health

Stress

I. STRESS- Your body's and mind's response to a demand; anything you think is threatening can cause stress
A. Fight-or-Flight response is your body's physical response to help you deal with a stressor
B. Eustress- positive stress; can motivate & help a person to reach a goal
C. Distress- negative stress; can make a person sick or keep from reaching a goal
D. A body under stress for a long time can become exhausted and develop a stress-related illness

II. DEALING WITH STRESS
A. To avoid a stress-related illness, eat right, exercise regularly, and get enough rest
B. Learn to relax by practicing deep breathing exercises and tension-releasing exercises
C. Assets can help a person build resiliency against stressors
D. Having a positive attitude in a threatening situation can help relieve stress
E. Manage your time better by listing projects in order of priority, knowing your limits and making a schedule

III. COPING WITH LOSS
A. Loss can cause the same emotion and physical effects of stress
B. Stages of grieving are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
C. Funeral wakes and memorial services can help a family
D. Sharing memories of the deceased and listening to your friends are a couple of ways to help you cope with a loss

IV. PREVENTING SUICIDE
A. Learning the facts about suicide can help prevent suicide
B. Teens should be concerned about suicide because it's the 3rd leading cause of death in people ages 15-24
C. Some suicide warning signs are: giving away personal things, feeling hopeless, and sleeping too much
D. Taking suicide seriously, getting your friend to talk to a trusted adult and NOT keeping any secrets about suicide are ALL ways to help a friend who may be considering suicide