Mental & Emotional Health Bell work #2: List as many characteristics of good mental health as possible Circle characteristics that apply to you Describe how you can strengthen those characteristics

Key Terms & Ideas Mental/emotional health: Is the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life.

Mental Health Affects Your Physical Health Positively! People have also used laughter and their own positive attitude to make themselves physically well.

Mental Health Can Affect Your Physical Health Negatively! Mind body connection is so strong that people have made themselves physically ill through worry.

Positive self-esteem Sense of belonging Sense of purpose Characteristics of health mental and emotional health: Positive self-esteem Sense of belonging Sense of purpose Positive outlook Autonomy

Mental/Emotional Health Characteristics Which of these characteristics might seem difficult to control? Why?

What Can Teens Do to Develop These Characteristics? Positive Self-Esteem Sense of Belonging Sense of Purpose Positive Outlook Autonomy

List, Group, Label Motivated Lazy Determined Confident Positive Draw a line down your paper with high and low self esteem Categorize the words into high and/or low self-esteem Add any other words to your list Motivated Lazy Determined Confident Positive Hard-working Slacker Negative

Key Term/Idea: Hierarchy of Need: Is a ranked list of those needs essential to human growth and development, starting with basic needs and building toward the need for reaching your highest potential.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Level 1 – Physical Level 2 – Safety Level 3 – Belonging Level 4 – Feeling Recognized Level 5 – Reaching Potential

Level 1: Physical Needs Survival needs (food, water, sleep, shelter) People who are denied this make become weak or ill

Level 2:Need for Safety You need safety against physical harm You need safety with familiar places & friends (it makes you feel secure)

Level 3:Need to Be Loved and to Belong Everyone needs to give love and know that he or she is loved in return Feeling a sense of belonging (school, church, sports, etc.)

Level 4:Need to Be Valued and Recognized Need to be appreciated by family, friends, and peers Meet this need by participating in productive activities

Level 5:Need to Reach Your Potential Self –Actualization: Striving to be the best that you can be! Life long process, make changes and grow as a person

Bell work #3: List your talents and abilities What are your special qualities? What other traits make you the person that you are? (1 paragraph per question)

Understanding Your Personality Is a complex set of characteristics that makes you unique

Influences on Your Personality Personality and Heredity Personality and Environment Modeling: Observing and learning from the behaviors of those around you Personality and Behavior

Influences on Your Personality Personality includes an individual's emotional makeup, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors Some you were born with Some you have developed from life experiences

Personal Identity Personal Identity: Your sense of yourself as a unique individual

Personal Identity Puzzle Pieces The pieces of this puzzle include: Your interests Your likes/dislikes Talents & abilities Values & beliefs Your goals

Developmental Assets Development Assets: Are the building blocks of development that help young people grow up as healthy, caring, and responsible individuals

Examples of Developmental Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries/Expectations Positive Identity Constructive Use of Time Commitment to Learning Positive Values

Steps to a Health Identity Recognize your strengths and weaknesses Demonstrate Positive Values

More Steps to a Health Identity Develop a Purpose in Life Form Meaningful Relationships Contribute to the community

Even More Steps to a Healthy Identity Avoid Unhealthful Risk Behaviors

Self-Esteem & Positive Outlook When you have a healthy identity, you will experience a increased self-esteem and a higher level of mental/emotional health People with a positive outlook live longer and are healthier

Realistic Patterns of Thinking You must see events realistically Constructive criticism: Non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement Positive Self-Talk (I Messages)

Lesson 3 – Understanding Emotions Signals that tell your mind and body how to react

Understanding Emotions… Emotions Communicating emotions effectively is the key to building and maintaining healthy relationships Affect all sides of your triangle

Identifying your Emotions Hormone: Is a chemical secreted by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells

Some of Your Emotions… Happiness Sadness Love Empathy: Ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels

More of My Emotions… Fear Guilt Anger Hostility: Intentional unfriendly or offensive behavior

Homework #4 1. Write down 5-7 emotions 2. After each emotion name, identify at least 1 situation that my bring on that emotion Example: Crying: I cried when I was at my grandmother’s funeral (death).

Lesson 4 – Managing Emotions Emotions are neither good or bad How you deal with your emotions affects your overall level of health

Ways to Manage Difficult Emotions What are some ways to manage your emotions?

What are Defense Mechanisms? Mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations

Common Defense Mechanisms Fear Guilt Anger

Common Defense Mechanisms Repression Suppression Rationalization Regression Denial Compensation

Myth or Fact? Q. All defense mechanisms are psychologically unhealthy? There are times it can give you relief and help you cope with problem

Responding to Your Emotions Look below surface of your emotion Will it matter tomorrow even? Thought about consequences of your action Use positive feelings to inspire Seek professional help if doesn’t go away