1. Mental and Emotional Health
2013

2. Do Now:
Can you think of a person/character who symbolizes good mental and emotional health? Why do you think this?

3. Mental Health Notes
Mental Health: The ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges of life.

4. Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore?

5. They feel good about themselves: Positive self-image, self-acceptance, self-awareness1.
They are not overwhelmed by their own emotions - fears, anger, love, jealousy, guilt or worries. 2.
They can take life’s disappointments in their stride. 3.
They have a tolerant, easy-going attitude towards themselves as well as others and they can laugh at themselves. 4.
They neither underestimate nor overestimate their abilities. 5.
They can accept their own shortcomings. 6.
They have self-respect. 7.
They feel able to deal with most situations. 8.
They can take pleasure in simple, everyday things.

6. They feel comfortable with other people: Accept others, positive relationships, celebrates differences 9.
They are able to give love and consider the interests of others.
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They have personal relationships that are satisfying and lasting.
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They like and trust others, and feel that others will like and trust them.
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They respect the many differences they find in people.
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They do not take advantage of others nor allow others to take advantage of them.
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They feel they can be part of a group.
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They feel a sense of responsibility to fellow human beings.

7. They are able to meet the demands of life: Enthusiastic, Resilient, Manage Stress, Motivated, Set Goals
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They do something about their problems as they arise.
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They accept their responsibilities.
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They shape their environment whenever possible; they adjust to it whenever necessary.
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They try to plan ahead and do not fear the future.
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They welcome new experiences and new ideas.
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They use their talents.
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They set realistic goals for themselves.
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They are able to make their own decisions.
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They put their best effort into what they do, and get satisfaction from doing it.

8. Be a Product of Your Choices, Not Your Circumstances

9. …Attitude…

10. Do Now:
What positively affects your mental and emotional health? (What makes you feel happy, confident, in control, not stressed, etc.)
What negatively affects your mental health? (makes you feel sad, insecure, stressed, etc.)

11. Stress Questions for Discussion:
Stress and the Body
Adrenaline
Savior to Killer
Questions for Discussion:
What hormone is mainly responsible for the changes that take place during the stress response?
What organs/systems in the body are affected by the stress response?
What provokes the stress response?
Is stress a positive or negative thing?

12. Types of Stress Motivates, focuses energy Is short-term
Causes anxiety or concern
Can be short- or long-term
Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities
Feels unpleasant
Decreases performance
Can lead to mental and physical problems
Motivates, focuses energy
Is short-term
Is perceived as within our coping abilities
Feels exciting
Improves performance
THE KIND WE WANT!

13. The Stress Response Automatic response to a perceived threat
Was necessary for
survival
Can still be helpful,
but for most people it
becomes hurtful

14. The Teen Brain: Under Construction
Live Science: Teen Brain
MAIN POINTS:
Stressors may be more stressful for teens
Emotions more intense for teens
Decision-making and long-range planning is harder for teens
Desire to take risks and enjoyment from risk-taking higher in teens
Vulnerability for mental illness higher

15. The single best thing you can do for your mental health is to choose
Power of Thought
The single best thing you can do for
your mental health is to choose
positive thoughts

16. What are your biggest sources of stress and anxiety
What are your biggest sources of stress and anxiety? What brings you down?
Do you have the ability to remove the stressor?
If yes, how can you?
If no, how can you perceive things differently
In order to remove this “stressor” from your life?

17. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: An Overview

18. Stress Management Through the Seven Habits
1) BE PROACTIVE
Choose to be happy
Pause and think before responding
Focus on what you can control
Product of choices rather than circumstances

19. Distraction or Redirect Energy
Getting involved in activities that take one’s mind off the stressful situation (short-term)
Going for a walk
Exercising
Listening to music
Spending time with friends
Dancing
Taking a nap
Working on a hobby
Reading a book

20. Relaxation Techniques
Stretching exercises
Breathing exercises
Progressive relaxation
Meditation
Visualization or guided imagery
Journaling
Yoga

21. Progressive Muscle Relaxation: is a systematic method of relaxing muscle groups throughout the body.
Meditation is a form of guided thought. It can take many forms. You may do it with exercise that uses the same motions over and over, like walking or swimming. You may meditate by practicing relaxation training, by stretching or by breathing deeply.
Guided imagery: a verbal process that uses visualization to prompt a relaxation response.
Deep, relaxed breathing by itself may help relieve stress. This helps your body receive plenty of oxygen.
Exercise is a good way to deal with stress because it is a healthy way to relieve negative energy and tension. It boosts self-esteem and helps you get your body in great condition. Regular exercise also improves sleep patterns and improves energy, which can greatly decrease negative stress.
Time Management – Scheduling and managing time wisely are important.

22. Time Management Set goals Get organized Set priorities
Get enough rest and exercise
Minimize distractions
Use an agenda
Do the most important things first

23. Study Strategies Sit in the front of the classroom Use an agenda book
Set up a work area at home with supplies
Eat breakfast
Get enough exercise and sleep
Recopy and / or highlight notes

24. Benefits of Stress Reduction
Research shows that meditation may help such conditions as:
Allergies
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Cancer
Chronic pain
Depression
High blood pressure
Heart disease