Exploring Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.
Health
The leading cause of death for teens
Accidents
The source or cause of stress is called a...
stressor
A serious medical condition where an individual experiences long-term feelings of sadness, hopelessness, isolation or worthlessness.
Depression
A drug that slows down the functioning of the central nervous system is called a...
Depressant
James gets 8-10 hours of sleep a night and eats a well-balanced diet everyday. These are an important part of what domain of health?
Physical Health
Name 3 risk taking behaviors.
Answers will vary (binge drinking, using drugs, drinking/texting and driving, reckless driving, not wearing a seat belt, sedentary lifestyle (no exercise), irresponsible sexual behavior, etc.)
Name 3 common sources of stress for teens
Answers will vary (school, homework, busy schedules, family problems, drama with friends, major life changes, moving, etc.)
Intense fear about interaction with others; worries about humiliation or embarrassment
Social anxiety
Drugs or substances that are man-made are called...
A visual reminder that all aspects of health (physical, mental and social) are of equal importance.
Health Triangle
3 reasons teens take more risks than any other age group.
Answers will vary (peer pressure, curiosity, invincible, to fit in, boredom)
2. What is positive stress called?
1. Distress
2. Eustress
A strong, IRRATIONAL fear that is so strong, a person goes to extreme measures to avoid the object or activity.
Phobia
List the drug classification for the 3 different drugs:
1. Cocaine
2. Fentanyl
3. Oxycontin
1. Stimulant
2. Opioid
3. Opioid
Name 3 factors that can influence your level of health.
Answers will vary (genetics, environment, media, culture, behavior/personal choices)
The part of the teenage brain in charge of reasoning and sound decision making that is still developing until the age of 25.
Pre-frontal cortex
What are the 3 stages of GAS
1. Alarm Stage
2. Resistance Stage
3. Exhaustion Stage
Chronic, exaggerated worrying about everyday life
GAD- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Certain conditions and circumstances make some people more vulnerable to addiction than others are called...
Risk factors
A scale that measures degrees of wellness
Health continuum
The steps of the responsible decision making model follow the acronym D.E.C.I.D.E. What does the C stand for?
Consider the consequences
Name 3 stress-related conditions or illnesses
Answers will vary (migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, hair loss, acne, muscle tension, bowel problems, suppressed immune system, etc.)
3 warning signs or red flags that someone may be suicidal.
Answers will vary (talking/writing/posting about it, drastic change in personality, giving possessions away, behaving recklessly, expressing feelings of unbearable pain and feeling like a burden to others, etc.)
How many years is Chris Herren currently sober for?
15 years