2. Health and Wellness
• Health: combination of
physical,
mental/emotional and
social well being
• Wellness: overall state
of well-being or total
health
3. 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
7. 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
8. Refusal Strategies
• Say NO in a firm voice.
• Explain Why
• Suggest Alternatives
• Use Appropriate Body
Language
• Leave if necessary
10. Stress
• Stress – the reaction of the body and mind to
everyday challenge and demands
• Perception – the act of becoming aware
through the senses
11. 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
12. 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
13. Taking Control of Chronic Stress
• Physical activity/Exercise
• Social support
• Find a hobby
• Get Adequate Sleep
• Avoid using drugs
14. Managing Stress
• Redirect your
energy
• Relax and laugh
• Stay positive
• Seek support
• Express yourself
20. 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
21. 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
24. Foundations of Healthy Relationships
• Family
• Friendships
• Community
• Building
Relationships
– Communication
– Cooperation
– Compromise
25. Communication
• Communication Styles
– Passive
– Aggressive
– Assertive
• Listening Skills
– Active Listening: paying
close attention to what
someone is saying or
communicating
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. Bullying
• Bullying is the act of
seeking power or
attention through the
psychological,
emotional, verbal, or
physical
