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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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..

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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)

14. 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