• Chapter 3: Achieving Mental and Emotional Health Terms: • Mental/emotional health • Resilient • Self-esteem • • • • • Self-actualization Personality Personal identity Competence Hierarchy of Needs

Terms, cont.

• • • • • • • • • Constructive criticism Emotions Empathy Hormones Hostility Defense Mechanism Character Integrity Role Model

Video • Watch the video and answer the questions.

• http://music.aol.com/video/dont-let-me get-me/pink/1426036 • Question #1: What do you think the woman in the video was feeling?

• • Question #2: Do you think the woman in the video has high self-esteem? Why or why not?

How did you see the woman grow in the video? Is she comfortable with herself in the end? How does this remind you of high school??

• • • • • Signs of Good Mental/Emotional Health Healthy self-esteem Sense of Belonging Sense of Purpose Positive Outlook Self-sufficiency

Building Self-Esteem • It is very important to learn to give and receive compliments appropriately.

• Activity….Anonymous Compliments

• Roadblocks to Mental/Emotional Health 1. All-or-nothing thinking • 2. Expecting the “worst” in others or yourself • 3. Being a perfectionist • 4. Letting your actions or words betray your values

• • • Understanding your personality Heredity Environment Personal Behavior

Your Personal Identity • • • • • Your interests Your likes and dislikes Your talents and abilities Your values and beliefs Your goals

• • • • • • Working Toward a Healthy Identity Recognize your strengths and weaknesses Demonstrate positive values Develop a purpose in your life Form meaningful relationships Contribute to the community Avoid unhealthful risk behaviors

• Understanding your Emotions Identify emotions: • Love • • Empathy Fear • • Anger Guilt • • Happiness Sadness

Managing Emotions • • What are you feeling, and why?

How do you handle your feelings?

Conclusion….

• • • Mental/Emotional Health Understanding Emotions Developing your personal identity

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