1. Mental & Emotional Health
Chapter 2.1

2. Mental/Emotional Health
The ability to accept yourself and others, adapt and cope with emotions, and deal with the problems and challenges in life

3. SIGNS OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH
You see yourself and life in positive ways
You face life’s challenges with confidence
You can motivate yourself
You recognize and manage feelings
You focus on your strengths
You accept criticism and learn from mistakes

4. BENEFITS OF GOOD MENTAL /EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Influences your happiness
Influences your success in school & life
Influences your relationships

5. Values
The beliefs and ideas that are important to you
FAMILY HAS THE MOST INFLUENCE ON VALUES

6. Personality
The unique combination of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that makes you different from everyone else
ENVIRONMENT & BEHAVIOR

7. Self-Concept
The view you have of the unique person you are
(How you see yourself)

8. Self-Esteem
The way you feel about yourself or value yourself
How do you feel when you think about the kind of person you are???

9. Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Focusing on your strengths
Accepting constructive criticism
Learning from your mistakes