Chapter 3

Mental and
Emotional Health
Lesson 3
Managing Stress

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 stress

The bodys response to change

stressor

Anything that causes stress

fight-or-flight The process by which the body prepares to

response
deal with a stressor

 adrenaline

A hormone that gives the body extra energy

time
Strategies for using time efficiently
management

In this lesson, you will learn to

identify the causes of stress.

describe how your body responds to stress.
develop skills to manage stress in your life.

Organizing Information
Look at Figure 3.4. List each body part in the chart.
Tell how each is affected by stress.

What is Stress?

Stress is a normal
reaction to certain
situations or events in
your life.

What Is Stress?
A. Stress - The bodys response to change

There

is positive stress called eustress

There

is negative stress called distress

Positive Stress
Positive stress can
motivate you to do
your best
Stress can also make
you more alert and
improve your
concentration

Negative Stress
The negative physical
effects of stress
include:
- nervous habits
- problems sleeping
- problems eating

Causes of Stress
B. Stressor - Anything that causes stress

Stressors
A stressor ranges from everyday annoyances to
serious personal problems.

Stress Continuum

Extremely
Stressful

Somewhat
Stressful

Not
Stressful

Stress Continuum
Write three examples for the points on the stress
continuum in your notes

The Bodys Response to Stress

C. Adrenaline - A hormone that gives the body extra energy
Part of the fight-or-flight response is the bodys production of adrenaline.
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Fight of Flight Response

Fight or Flight
Response- Your body
prepares itself to deal
with a stressor by
either dealing with it or
running from it

The Bodys Response to Stress

The Bodys Response to Stress

In your notes, list two

ways that your body
responds to stress

Excess Stress
Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health
triangle.

Social Health

Physical Health

Mental / Emotional Health

Excess Stress
Write an example of how excess stress affects
each side of your health triangle in your notes

Excess Stress
Physical Health
Headaches
Digestive
problems
High blood
pressure
Reduction of the
bodys ability to
fight infection

Mental and
Emotional Health
Anxiousness
Moodiness
Irritability
Interferes with
schoolwork
Takes away from
the desire to have
fun

Social Health
Might yell at other
people
Others withdraw
from social
contacts

Stress Management
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Skills for Managing Stress

Practicing good health
habits is one way to
manage stress

Skills for Managing Stress

When your level of
wellness is high, you
feel good and are
better able to handle
problems

Skills for Managing Stress

Relaxation

Physical Activity
Skills for
Managing
Stress

Laughter and a
Positive Outlook

Time Management

Lesson 3 Review

What I Learned
Recall What causes stress? Give several examples.

Lesson 3 Review

What I Learned
Identify What are three ways that your body responds
to stress?

Lesson 3 Review

What I Learned
Vocabulary Define time management. Use the term in a
sentence that describes how it reduces stress.

Lesson 3 Review

Thinking Critically
Evaluate Which stressor mentioned in the chapter
affects you most? Explain why.

Lesson 3 Review

Thinking Critically
Apply As soon as Lisa came to class, she discovered
that a report assigned two weeks earlier was due. Lisa
had forgotten about it and was now feeling stress. How
could using a planner have helped her?

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Chapter 3
Mental and
Emotional Health
Lesson 3
Managing Stress

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