GOAL FOR THE UNIT:
The goal of this unit is for students to demonstrate the ability to apply stress management strategies and skills to enhance personal health.
New York State Standard:
Stress Management: Personal and social skills comprised of multiple subskills, that when performed together, enable an individual to manage positive and negative change in health enhancing ways. Stress management is performed as a separate skill and often in conjunction with the other health skills.
HEALTH CONTENT COVERED:
The Impact of Stress and Your Perception of Stress
Stress Curve
Definitions
Fight or Flight Stress Response
Coping with Stress
Body Image and Self-Esteem
Depression & Suicide Prevention
Happiness
Gratitude
Mindfulness
Resources:
Depression:
National Mental Health Association
Suicide Prevention:
Kristen Brooks Hope Center - 1-800-Suicide (784-2433)
Violence Prevention: