Mental & Emotional Health Review Take good notes and be PREPARED for the exam! Review notes

What topics should you say “YES” from this unit? Health Good self control Decision Making Model Taking responsibility for your actions Good values Clear goals Good communication Exercise Integrity Internal locus of control Hotlines (suicide) getting help Good Listening Skills Eustress STRESS COPING SKILLS Positive attitude Not stereotyping Growth mindset Good self esteem Self-efficacy

What topics should you say “NO” to from this unit? Low self-esteem Depression Unclear goals Peer pressure Suicide Bullying/Violence Not listening Roadblocks Fixed mindset External locus of control Negative attitude DISTRESS assumptions Self-destructive behavior Negative talk/thinking Stereotyping Bad values Top 3 cause of death

Health The combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well-being. Top Causes of Death for Teens Accidents Suicide Homicide

What are they, why are they important and how do we develop them? VALUES What are they, why are they important and how do we develop them? Values are a set of guidelines, beliefs and morals to guide you in life’s choices. They help us make good decisions. Family, friends, society, religion, media, teachers, etc..

Short term goals are steps to reach your long term goals! We should set goals for the following reasons: motivation focus direction in life to feel successful to improve our self-esteem

Is your Locus of Control internal or external Is your Locus of Control internal or external? Internal (responsibility) The extent to which people feel they have control over the outcome of events in their lives. This can influence your… Goals, happiness, success, & tolerance to stress

SUICIDE HOW TO HELP… Signs… tell a professional or trusted ADULT be there for them (write a contract for life) Talk and listen to them: let them know you care about them Take away the means Figure out the plan Signs… change in mood eating and sleeping habits change give possessions away depressed, talk about it Writing a will

Communication/listening Listening Skills Pay attention Eye contact Show interest Ask questions and paraphrase Don’t interrupt Sending Messages Be clear and concise Parent Voice – bossy Child Voice – Winey **Adult Voice – reasonable and rational

Communication/listening Roadblocks Sweeping Generalizations Blaming Insulting Judging Sarcasm Name Calling Stating you Opinion as Fact Playing Psychologist Body Language Tone of Voice Facial Expressions Mixed Messages “I messages” are statements of feeling.

Teen Brain Control center Age – 12 – 24 years old Remodeling of the anatomy of the brain is occurring (physical change) Amygdala = emotions = teen brain Hyper rational thinking Prefrontal Cortex = judgment = adult brain Control center

Stress Stress: Physical and mental reactions to the combination of a stressor and a stress response. Stressor: Any new or potentially unpleasant event that causes stress. Stress Response: The mind and body’s reaction to a stressor.

Coping skills Stress Anxiety Make a schedule Plan ahead Talk to someone who cares Exercise/play sports Get enough sleep Think positively Don’t take on too much Ask for help Avoid drugs and alcohol Anxiety Seek support Medication Practice relaxation/meditation techniques Look for the humorous side of it Challenge negative thoughts Avoid unnecessary situations (social media)

DECISION MAKING MODEL BRAINSTORM: List options (list at least 3 options) List the Pros – (benefits) (list at least 3 benefits) List the Cons – (consequences) (list at least 3 consequences) DECIDE