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Chapter 8 lesson 1

Chapter 8 lesson 1. What is Mental Health. Mental Health. The ability to deal in a reasonable way with the stresses and changes of everyday life. People with Good Mental Health. Have a positive outlook on life Accept limitations and have realistic goals for themselves

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Chapter 8 lesson 1

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  1. Chapter 8 lesson 1 • What is Mental Health

  2. Mental Health • The ability to deal in a reasonable way with the stresses and changes of everyday life

  3. People with Good Mental Health • Have a positive outlook on life • Accept limitations and have realistic goals for themselves • Can accept disappointment without overreacting • Act responsibly • Are aware of feelings and express them in a healthy way • Accept criticism without anger

  4. How Do You View Yourself • Accept the parts of yourself that you cannot change • Work to improve what you can change • Don’t dwell on failures and disappointments • Learn form your mistakes

  5. Personality and Mental health • Special mix of traits, feelings, attitudes and habits

  6. Factors that Shape Your Personality • Heredity – height, skin, hair, eye color, body type • Environment – community, family & friends, experiences • Behavior – caring for yourself, caring for others, reflecting your values

  7. The Factor You Can Control • Behavior – you can control this!! • Most of values are learned from your family and to a lesser extent from your friends • Need to choose behaviors that promote good health

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