1. Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Person

2. Mentally Healthy Positive Self Esteem Sense of Belonging
Sense of Purpose
Positive Outlook
Autonomy- sense of independence, confidence to make a responsible decision

3. Mentally Healthy Realistic about Strengths and Weaknesses
Open minded, flexible
Respects other and needs of others
Uses talents and abilities in a good way
Avoids high risk behavior (next class)
Good time management, yet able to relax

4. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Basic Human Needs!
Studied by a great psychologist Abraham Maslow.
5 different levels

5. Level 1-Physical Needs Satisfy basic needs of:
Hunger
Thirst
Sleep
Shelter
Lack of these can lead to illness (chronic and communicable) and eventually death!

6. Level 2- Safety Needing to be secure from danger
Both physically and psychologically
Physical
@ home
@ school
Within community
Psychological
Feeling secure, trusted

7. Level- 3 Belonging Need to love and be loved. Need to belong
Within community
Within family
Club or team
Within a school district
Within friends
Will increase confidence and mental health

8. Level- 4 Feelings Recognized
Feeling appreciated by a family member, friend, teacher etc..
Studying hard for exams
Playing a sport or joining a club
Volunteering
Awards
Being active
Gaining respect and self value

9. Level- 5 Self Actualization
Reaching your full potential as a person
Difficult but attainable
Having courage to make changes in your life
Setting and reaching goals
Continuing to set new goals for yourself to reach
Self Discipline

10. Self actualization qualities
Realism
Acceptance
Autonomy- independent
Be themselves
Be more intimate
Creative