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Introduction to Health

Introduction to Health. Today’s topic: What is health?. Day 1: Health Triangle Survey. Go through each factor of health and mark each statement that is true for you MOST OF THE TIME and then add up how many marks you received for each section Grab a ruler and draw your health triangle

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Introduction to Health

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  1. Introduction to Health Today’s topic: What is health?

  2. Day 1: Health Triangle Survey • Go through each factor of health and mark each statement that is true for you MOST OF THE TIME and then add up how many marks you received for each section • Grab a ruler and draw your health triangle 1 cm= 1 mark … 8 cm possible • Conclusion of packet & answer questions

  3. Day 2: Activity #1: Healthy Person Brainstorm: • How would you describe someone who is very healthy? Write at least 5 words or phrases you would use to describe a healthy person. • Think-pair-share Q1

  4. What is Health? • Health is a combination of 3 things: • Physical well-being • Mental/emotional well-being • Social well-being • These can be represented in a health triangle

  5. Activity #2 Brainstorm: • What were the three factors of health? • Think-pair-share Q2

  6. What is Holistic Health? • Holistic health focuses on the whole person rather than just the physical body. • Holistic health recognizes the importance of mental, emotional and social aspects of health.

  7. Activity #3 Brainstorm: • What is Holistic Health? • Think-pair-share Q3

  8. What is the Mind-Body Connection? • Our thoughts and feelings in our mind influence our physical health. • Some common expressions show that we are already aware of this: • “I was worried sick” • “He was trembling with fear”

  9. Mind-body ConnectionDid You Know That….. • Research shows that: • depression can double the chances of heart disease. • negative thoughts and emotions weaken immune system and cause more colds. • long-term stress is linked to higher rates of illness. • http://www.webmd.com/depression/stress-anxiety-depression

  10. Activity #4 Brainstorm: • Our thoughts and feelings influence our physical health. Which is called…? • Think-pair-share Q4

  11. Life… • Life is always changing but… • The key to a balanced health is putting all three factors of the wellness triangle into action over a long period of time. • Example: Balanced nutrition (moderation) & relationship vs. school work time

  12. Activity #5 Brainstorm: • ___________ changes constantly but… • ___________ reflects our balanced health triangle over a long period of time. • Think-pair-share Q1

  13. The key to good health • The key to good health is having a balanced health triangle. • Each side affects the other sides • If you are not getting enough sleep, you may be grumpy around your friends. • In this case your physical health affects your __________ health

  14. Activity #6 & #7 Brainstorm: • What is the key to good health? #6 • One example of how each triangle side affect each other? #7 • Think-pair-share Q6&7

  15. The Health Triangle If you take one side away, the triangle collapses. Each side supports the others.

  16. Activity #8 Brainstorm: • “Triangles are my favorite shape. Three sides where to lines meet”. –Alt-J • Think-pair-share Q8

  17. The 3 Parts of Health • Now we’ll look at each side of the health triangle in detail: • Physical health • Mental/Emotional health • Social health

  18. Activity #9

  19. Physical Health Physical health deals with the condition of your body. If you feel strong and energetic, you probably have good physical health

  20. Physical HealthExercise Exercise is the act of using your muscles to stay physically fit. Exercise helps to give you more energy maintain weight, increase confidence & self esteem. battle chronic diseases. Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes….

  21. Physical HealthNutrition Our body needs nutritious food for energy and growth. Eat a variety of foods from all food groups Limit processed foods with added sugar, fat and salt

  22. http://www.mypyramid.gov/

  23. Physical HealthSleep Research shows that teens usually need 8 - 9 hours of sleep. The human body likes regularity, so try to go to bed and wake up at the same time daily.

  24. Physical HealthHygiene Keeping yourself clean: Wash hands Brush teeth twice per day; floss Use deodorant Shower/bathe once per day To prevent the spread of lice, don’t share brushes, combs and hats

  25. Physical HealthAvoid Alcohol & Other Drugs Alcohol abuse and other drug use can damage your liver, brain and other organs. Drugs impair the brain: can lead to accidents and injuries, and a variety of bad decisions.

  26. Physical Health: Tobacco • Tobacco products harm can your mouth, heart and lungs.

  27. Physical HealthMaintain a Healthy Weight Maintaining a healthy weight decreases your risk of certain diseases such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Exercise and proper nutrition help you maintain a healthy weight.

  28. Activity #10- Physical • Physical Health= the condition of the _____________ • Think-pair-share by writing six aspects of physical health… • Ex: Increase confidence & self-esteem

  29. Mental Health – the health of the mind Mental health includes learning, stress management, and mental illnesses or disorders. Mental health deals with our ability to solve problems and cope with daily life.

  30. Emotional Health • Involves coping with and expressing feelings, such as happiness, sadness, and anger

  31. Stress Management Stress deals with the way our bodies and minds deal with life changes. It is important to learn healthy ways to deal with stress or you could be at risk for anxiety or depression.

  32. How Does Stress Affect Health? • Controlling stress is important to our health. • Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional adjustment or response. • Stress is a normal part of life. • Some stress can be good. • It keeps us alert, motivated, and ready to avoid danger. • But too much stress can make us sick……

  33. Distress • Stress that continues without relief can lead to a condition called distress -- a negative stress reaction. • Distress can disturb the body's internal balance or equilibrium, leading to physical symptoms such as: • headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping. • Emotional problems can also result from distress. These problems include depression, panic attacks, or other forms of anxiety and worry. • Research shows that stress also can bring on or worsen certain symptoms or diseases. Stress is linked to six of the leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and even suicide

  34. Mental and Emotional Health • When you have good mental and emotional health, you can: • face challenges in a positive yet realistic way • see new ways of doing things • cope with everyday stresses • appropriately express your feelings • accept responsibility for your actions

  35. Activity #11- Mental/Emotional • Mental health= health of the _________ • Emotional health involves coping with ____________ ______________ • T/P/S for one thing that mental health includes & example of someone with good mental/emotional health

  36. Social Health Social health is the health of your relationships It’s how you get along with the people at home at school and everywhere else in your world.

  37. Social health It involves: • Your ability to be a good friend. • Ability to lend support when necessary. • Willingness to listen to others • Communicating with those involved in your life.

  38. Social HealthPeer Relationships Strong and supportive friendships can increase happiness increase self-esteem reduce stress Friends can be there to help celebrate your accomplishments offer support in times of need.

  39. Social HealthFamily Relationships A healthy family relationship is one that is supportive and loving. Families can work together to eliminate stress and negativity in the home.

  40. Social Health: Public Health Public health includes doing your part to prevent the spread of disease in your community. How can you do this? Wash hands Soap, warm water, 20 seconds stay home when sick with high fever cover cough with elbow Prevent spread of STD’s

  41. Activity #12: Social • Social Health= health of your __________ • T/P/S… One part of social health … Ex: Listening Two benefits of forming relationships… Ex: reduces stress One fact of public health… Ex: Prevent disease

  42. In conclusion There are 3 sides of the health triangle: physical, mental/emotional and social. Good decision making and healthy choices reduce the risk of disease and increase quality of life.

  43. Dimensions of wellness • Physical- eating well, exercising, responsible decision making, doctors visits • Emotional- trust, self-esteem, self-confidence • Intellectual- openness to new ideas, questioning and thinking critically, creativity • Spiritual- beliefs, principles, values • Social- communication skill, participating in the community • Environmental- health of the planet, water pollution

  44. HealthLearning Learning is the development of skills, behaviors, and knowledge. Learning increases self-confidence, awareness, and self perception. It also teaches one coping skills.

  45. Activity #12 • With someone next to you. Tell each other 3 things you do (or would like to do) to balance your health triangle and reduce stress/distress in your life: • physical health • mental/emotional health • social health

  46. Day 3: Wellness Packet • Work on this wellness packet • You have the entire class period • If you have any questions you may raise your hand

  47. Day 4:Poster Project – Student Example

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