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Mental & Emotional Health

Mental & Emotional Health. Developing your self-esteem, personal identity, & character. What is mental and emotional health?. The ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life

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Mental & Emotional Health

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  1. Mental & Emotional Health Developing your self-esteem, personal identity, & character

  2. What is mental and emotional health? The ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life What qualities or values does a mentally healthy person have?

  3. Characteristics of Good M-E Health • Sense of belonging • Sense of purpose • Positive outlook • Self-sufficiency • Self-esteem

  4. M-E Health Sources ? ? ?

  5. Self-Esteem

  6. Self-Esteem: how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself

  7. A Lesson in Self-Esteem…

  8. How could you i m p r o v e your self-esteem?

  9. Improve your self-esteem, improve your health! Choose friends who value and respect you. Focus on positive aspects about yourself. Replace negative self-talk with supportive self-talk. Work toward accomplishments rather than perfection. Consider your mistakes learning opportunities. Try new activities to discover your talents. Write down your goals and the steps you will take to achieve them. Exercise regularly to feel more energized. Volunteer your time to help someone. Accept the things you cannot change, and focus on changing the things you can 

  10. Key Words to Know… Hierarchy of needs: ranked needs of those essential to human growth and development, presented in ascending order, starting with basic needs and building toward the need to reach your highest potential Self-actualization: to strive to be the best you can

  11. Who are YOU? Based on your self-esteem worksheet, sum yourself up in one sentence.

  12. Who is your role model?

  13. Six Character Traits Hangman

  14. Working Towards a Positive Identity Recognize your strengths and weaknesses Demonstrate positive values Develop a purpose in life Form meaningful relationships Avoid unhealthy high-risk behaviors Contribute to the community

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