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Health
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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