Human Needs EMOTIONAL / MENTAL HEALTH
Maslow & Needs Need – a lack of something that is required Certain needs have priority over other needs Abraham Maslow developed a hierarchy of needs Believed lower needs must be met before a person can strive to meet higher needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Physical Needs (1) Basic needs (food, water, clothing, shelter, oxygen)
Safety (2) The need to free from anxiety & fear The need to feel secure in their environment The need for routine Threats = marital problems, job loss, disease, abuse
Love & Affection (3) The need to belong The need to relate to others The need for acceptance Threats = isolation, bullying, social disorders, feelings of dependence, rejected, “damaged”, failure
Esteem (Self Esteem) (4) Esteem = Respect; high regard Self esteem = Overall sense of self worth/personal value The need of feeling important The need of feeling worthwhile Achievements Social recognition Threats = apathy, quitting, abuse, laziness
Self Actualization (5) Reaching a person’s full potential Characteristics Confident Stick to their beliefs Noncritical (of self/others) Reach out to others Supportive Feel strongly about themselves (not prideful)