Lesson 20: Stress and Illness: Slide 27





Stress – Negative Or Positive?
- Stress is more likely to have a negative impact if we feel threatened or at risk of danger or loss and if the stress is long lasting
- Health is harmed if we respond to stress with unhealthy behaviors like taking drugs or alcohol, over eating, or eating junk food
- Stress can be positive if we see stressful events as a personal challenge, an opportunity for personal growth or something we can strive to overcome
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