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Define health and wellness.
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Wellness is purposeful, enjoyable living that involves moving towards optimal health and a richer, more balanced life.
Which are dimensions of health according to the context? (Select all that apply)
Prevention provides information to help healthy people identify risks, reduce stressors, prevent potential medical problems, and enhance __________.
well-being
Kids starting tobacco or alcohol at a young age have a decreased risk of continued use.
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Which of the following is a common student stressor?
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What is a consequence of chronic stress on physical health?
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How does stress affect the immune system?
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What is a potential outcome of stress on relationships?
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Which of the following is NOT a common student stressor?
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What is a consequence of stress on daily life?
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What is a potential long-term effect of traumatic stress on an individual's health?
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What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
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What is a key component of cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy for treating PTSD?
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What is a strategy for managing stress and preventing burnout?
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What is a symptom of poor time management?
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What is a strategy for coping with test stress?
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What is a benefit of connecting with others as a stress management strategy?
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What is a key component of reframing as a stress management strategy?
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What is the primary goal of establishing a daily to-do list and ranking items according to priorities?
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What is a key characteristic of difficult people?
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What is a common symptom of social anxiety?
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What is the primary benefit of rehearsing to acquire verbal ease in overcoming social anxiety?
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What is the recommended amount of sleep for optimal health and wellness?
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What is a consequence of insufficient sleep?
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What is the primary benefit of exercise in reducing stress and anxiety?
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What is a key strategy for coping with difficult people?
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What is the primary response of the body to any demand placed upon it?
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Which type of stressors have a long-term impact on an individual's health and wellbeing?
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What is the term for a traumatic experience that occurred long ago but continues to have an emotional and psychological impact?
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Which of the following is a positive type of stress?
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What is the term for the things that cause us stress?
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What is the type of stress that is characterized by intermittent episodes?
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Study Notes
Health and Wellness
- Health is not just the absence of disease or infirmity, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Wellness is purposeful, enjoyable living, taking steps to prevent illness and lead a richer, more balanced, and more satisfying life.
- Key characteristics of health include a positive, optimistic outlook, sense of control, ability to relax, energy and vitality, and a supportive social network.
The Dimensions of Health
- There are six dimensions of health: physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual, and environmental.
- Physical health involves feeding the body nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and avoiding harmful behaviors and substances.
- Psychological health involves awareness and acceptance of a wide range of feelings, ability to express emotions, and coping with daily stressors.
- Spiritual health involves identifying one's purpose in life, experiencing love, joy, and peace, and helping oneself and others achieve full potential.
- Social health involves interacting effectively with others, developing satisfying interpersonal relationships, and fulfilling social roles.
- Intellectual health involves the ability to think and learn, openness to new ideas, and critical thinking skills.
- Environmental health involves understanding the impact of the world on well-being, protecting oneself from dangers, and preserving the environment.
Health on Campus
- Unique characteristics of current undergraduates include growing up in a digital world, being diverse, and facing a future of change.
- Students are likely to gain weight, decrease participation in sports, and consume more alcohol during their college years.
- Reported health findings for undergraduates include low physical activity, high levels of substance abuse, and inadequate sleep.
Young Adults at Risk
- Serious health threats peak in young adulthood, including substance abuse, sexually transmitted infections, homicide, suicide, and motor vehicle crashes.
- Other health risks include eating fast food, not exercising, being obese, not visiting the doctor, and binge drinking.
Health Prevention and Protection
- Health prevention involves identifying risks, reducing stressors, and enhancing well-being through information and knowledge.
- Four life-extending behaviors include not smoking, eating nutritious food, exercising regularly, and drinking alcohol in moderation.
The Future Starts Now
- Beginning tobacco or alcohol use in teens and 20s increases the risk of continued use and related health problems.
- Childhood obesity increases the likelihood of obesity in adolescence and adulthood, leading to increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Mildly elevated blood pressure in young adulthood increases the risk of clogged heart arteries by middle age, and STI in young adulthood may jeopardize future fertility and health.
What is Stress?
- Stress is the nonspecific response of the body to any demand placed upon it.
- There are two types of stress: distress (negative stress) and eustress (positive stress).
Categories of Stress
- Acute stress: time-limited stressors.
- Episodic stress: regular/intermittent stressors.
- Chronic stress: long-term stress.
Common Student Stressors
- Financial problems.
- Test pressures.
- Frustrations.
- Societal stressors.
- Friendship and dating relationship problems.
- Personal losses.
- Daily hassles.
- Academic competition.
Stress and Physical Health
Stress and the Heart
- Chronic stress increases blood pressure, leading to a higher risk of heart disease.
- People who demonstrate aggression, anger, and mistrust are at a higher risk of heart disease.
Stress and the Immune System
- Stress suppresses the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infection and illness.
- Traumatic stress can impair immunity for up to one year.
Traumatic Life Events and Stress
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): a condition caused by traumatic events.
- Symptoms: re-living trauma in dreams and intrusive thoughts, memory problems, and intense distress.
- Treatment: cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy, medication.
Stress Management and Prevention
- Not wasting energy on unchangeable situations.
- Reframing and learning to cope with small daily stressors.
- Connecting with others and setting boundaries between personal and professional life.
- Developing positive outlets.
Coping with Test Stress
- Planning ahead.
- Being positive.
- Taking regular breaks.
- Practicing.
- Talking to other students.
- Being satisfied with doing your best.
Time Management
- Symptoms of poor time management: rushing, chronic inability to make choices, fatigue, and constant missed deadlines.
- Ways to gain control over time: being realistic about workload, planning, and overcoming procrastination.
Overcoming Procrastination
- Developing a daily to-do list and ranking items according to priority.
- Building time into the schedule for interruptions and unforeseen problems.
- Dividing large tasks into smaller ones.
- Doing the least liked task first.
- Establishing ground rules for meeting one's own needs.
Getting Along with Difficult People
- Understanding that they probably have a personality disorder.
- Not trying to change them, finding ways to work/live around them.
- Keeping emotional distance (not taking things personally).
Facing Social Anxiety
- Social anxiety: problems when meeting strangers or speaking in public.
- Causes: no/bad social experience or genetic predisposition.
- Symptoms: trembling, hyperventilating, sweating, dry mouth, nausea.
- Ways to overcome: pushing oneself to go towards strangers, rehearsing to acquire verbal ease.
Exercise
- Any form of physical activity is helpful, with aerobic activity being the best.
- Benefits: relaxes body and mind, releases anger and anxiety, promotes alertness, increases confidence, and enhances quality of sleep.
Sleep
- Amount of sleep needed is genetically determined: 5-10 hours, with an average of 7.5 hours.
- Insufficient sleep causes reduced alertness and productivity, irritability, and edginess.
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Explore the concept of health and wellness, including the dimensions of health and key characteristics.
