1. Mental and Emotional Health
Chapter 5
Mental and Emotional Health
Lesson 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health

2. Your Mental and Emotional Health
LESSON 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health
BIG IDEA
Good mental/emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
Building Vocabulary
The ability to handle the stresses and changes of everyday life in a reasonable way
mental/emotional health
optimistic
Having a positive attitude about the future
adapt
To adjust to new situations
A combination of your feelings, likes, dislikes, attitudes, abilities, and habits
personality
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3. Your Mental and Emotional Health
LESSON 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health
BIG IDEA
Good mental/emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
Building Vocabulary
self-concept
The way you view yourself overall
self-esteem
How you feel about yourself
confidence
Belief in your ability to do what you set out to do
resilience
The ability to recover from problems or loss
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4. Your Mental and Emotional Health
LESSON 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health
BIG IDEA
Good mental/emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
What is Mental and Emotional Health?
Some signs of good mental and emotional heath include:
Having a good attitude and an optimistic outlook on life.
Recognizing your strengths and improving your weaknesses.
Setting realistic goals for yourself.
Acting responsibly.
Being able to relax and have fun on your own or in a group.
New Vocabulary
mental/emotional health The ability to handle the stresses and changes of everyday life in a reasonable way
New Vocabulary
optimistic Having a positive attitude about the future
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5. Your Mental and Emotional Health
LESSON 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health
BIG IDEA
Good mental/emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
What is Mental and Emotional Health?
Some additional signs of good mental and emotional heath include:
Being aware of your feelings and expressing them in a healthy way.
Accepting constructive feedback without becoming angry.
Being able to accept yourself and others.
Knowing how to adapt to new situations.
Showing empathy.
New Vocabulary
adapt To adjust to new situations
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6. Your Mental and Emotional Health
LESSON 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health
BIG IDEA
Good mental/emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
How You See Yourself
Your personality is the way others see you, while your self-concept (also known as self-image) is the way you see yourself. Your self-concept affects the way you relate to yourself and the world.
New Vocabulary
personality A combination of your feelings, likes, dislikes, attitudes, abilities, and habits
New Vocabulary
self-concept The way you view yourself overall
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7. Your Mental and Emotional Health
LESSON 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health
BIG IDEA
Good mental/emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
Self-Esteem
When you have high self-esteem, you like and value yourself. You take pride in your achievements, and you face new challenges with confidence.
New Vocabulary
self-esteem How you feel about yourself
New Vocabulary
confidence Belief in your ability to do what you set out to do
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8. Your Mental and Emotional Health
LESSON 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health
BIG IDEA
Good mental/emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
Building Self-Esteem
Set realistic goals.
Focus on your strengths.
Ask for help.
Remember that no one is perfect.
Think positively.
Set realistic goals. These are goals that are reasonable to accomplish. Divide your larger goals into smaller goals. You can build on each smaller success to reach your overall goal.
Focus on your strengths. Find something you like to do, such as a hobby, school activity, or sport. Work to improve your skills. Try to enjoy yourself, even when you make mistakes. This will help you develop more confidence as well as self-esteem.
Ask for help. Recognize and accept when you might need help. This is especially true when you are learning something new. Find someone who can help guide you.
Remember that no one is perfect. Everyone has different abilities. You may be better at writing or swimming than some of your friends. Recognize that there is always room for improvement. Identify your weaknesses without judging yourself and make a solid effort to improve them. If others give you constructive feedback, try to learn from it. Be proud of yourself when you succeed, but know that sometimes failure is out of your control. Mistakes can teach you what doesn’t work and push you to grow.
Think positively. Even when you’re not entirely sure of yourself, a positive attitude can help you be more confident. Being positive also helps you relate better to others. You’re likely to be more honest and honorable and to respect others’ life experiences.
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9. Your Mental and Emotional Health
LESSON 1
Your Mental and Emotional Health
BIG IDEA
Good mental/emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
Building Resilience
Focus on your strengths.
Connect with others.
Motivate yourself.
Keep a positive attitude.
Remember that no one is perfect.
Focus on your strengths. Everyone has special talents or skills. If you are good with your hands, you might try activities such as crafts or woodworking. If you are a good student, consider tutoring someone who needs help.
Connect with others. Friends, family members, and others can be an important source of support in difficult times. Take the time to build good relationships. Be there for others so that they will be there for you.
Motivate yourself. Set realistic goals and plan out the steps needed to achieve them. Each time you reach a goal, you gain a sense of accomplishment.
Keep a positive attitude. If you are facing a problem, try not to see it as an impossible obstacle. Focus on what you want to happen, not what you are afraid might happen.
Remember that no one is perfect. It is normal to make mistakes, and it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. Try not to be hard on yourself if you get something wrong. Instead, try to find a way to learn and grow from the experience.
New Vocabulary
resilience The ability to recover from problems or loss
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