Transcript Unit 2 Lesson 3- Effects of Violence, Aggression, and Bullying On Health

EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE, AGGRESSION,
AND BULLYING ON HEALTH
EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE, AGGRESSION, AND BULLYING ON HEALTH
Target: I will be able to describe violence, aggression,
bullying, cyber-bulling, and harassment’s effects on health
Emotions such as anger and hostility ramp up your
"fight or flight” response
• What happens inside the body:
• Stress hormones speed up your heart rate and
breathing.
• You get a burst of energy.
• Your blood vessels tighten and your blood
pressure increases
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Violence and Aggression Effects on Health
1. Increases your risks of heart disease
2. Increases your risks of heart attacks and strokes
• In the 2 hours after an angry outburst, the
chance of having a heart attack or stroke
doubles
3. Weakens your Immune System; you feel sick more
often
Lowering your Risks
1. Identify your triggers
2. Figure out how to change your response- Instead
of losing your temper try:
• Deep Breathing
• Mediation
• Change your environment- get up and walk
away
• Exercise
• Counseling
Bullying and Harassment Effects on Health
Kids Who are Bullied (are more likely to:)
• Increased depression, anxiety, sadness and
loneliness
• Changes in sleep and eating patterns
• Loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
• Decreased academic achievement (GPA, test
scores, diploma completion)
• Decreases participation and attendance
• Violent retaliation
Kids Who Bully Others (are more likely to:)
• Abuse Alcohol and Drugs as teens and adults
• Get into more fights and vandalize property
• Drop out of school
• Engage in early sexual activity
• Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as
adults
• Be abusive toward their romantic partners,
spouses, or children as adults
Summary:
UNHEALTHY EFFECTS
Choose an option and complete the assignment to show ways that
violence, aggression, and bullying affect health. *Use a minimum of 4
colors for drawings, and good grammar for written assignments.
Option 1: Create a visual illustrating effects of violence/aggression
effects on health; as well as bullying effects on health
Option 2: Create a concept map to show the relationships within the topic
Option 3: Create a cartoon strip about this lesson
Option 4: Write a story or poem demonstrating the effects of violence,
aggression, and bullying on health
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