Health FLEX Unit 1

Short term stress signs include:

fast heartbeat, wide pupils, no appetite

Eustress

Positive stress (helps you perform). Activities like volunteering, puzzles, and good sleep (also improves psychological health)

What is the key takeaway on stress and the body?

These signs show short-term stress

Websites usually tell you..

causes/risk factors, treatments/therapies, how the illness is diagnosed

Health websites do NOT…

give a personal diagnosis

What is the key takeaway on health websites?

Only doctors can diagnose

What is the contemplation stage in behavior change?

Thinking about the chane

What is the preparation stage of behavior change?

Planning to change

What is the action stage of behavior change?

Starting the change

What is this an example of? Melissa stopped biting nails and rewards herself.

Maintenance

What happens when you have too much stress?

Depression, PTSD, burnout, tension headaches

What are the best sources for Health information?

Government websites (CDC,NIH,WHO)

What are less reliable health information sources?

Friends, blogs, random websites

What is the key takeaway for reliable health information?

Use CSD, gov websites, or other trusted organizations for accurate information

What does intellectual health mean?

Solving problems, using critical thinking, and learning new things

What does intellectual health not mean?

Relationships (social), emotions (emotional), or daily tasks(physical)

What is the key takeaway for intellectual health?

Using higher level thinking is intellectual health

What kind of stress can motivate you in a positive way?

Eustress

What is the one thing websites cannot give you?

A health diagnosis

Which stage comes after action in behavior change? (CPAM)

Maintenance

Health problems you can get if you have too much stress…

Depression, PTSD, burnout, and/or headaches

What type of health is about problem-solving and learning?

Intellectual health