Chapter 7 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Mental Health Chapter 7 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Mental and Emotional Health Ability to accept yourself and others, and adapt and manage emotions.

Characteristics of Mental Health Positive Self-Esteem Sense of Belonging Sense of Purpose Positive Outlook Autonomy

Signs of good Mental Health Realistic about strengths and weaknesses Responsible for personal behavior Avoid high risk behavior Open-minded Fun-loving Respect own needs and others Invest time and energy in developing nurturing relationships

Abraham Maslow Pioneer in psychology Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY Graduated from University of Wisconsin humanistic psychology Died while jogging in 1970 at the age of 62

Abraham Maslow

Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

Physical need These are the basic needs. Hunger Thirst Sleep Shelter When these don’t happen people become physically weak or ill

Safety needs Need to be secure from danger Need familiar places and people that make you feel this way Home, friends, family

Belonging Need to love and to be loved, need to belong We need to know that we are valued and part of a group We want to fit into a group it is a need

Feeling Recognized Need to achieve, need to be recognized and appreciated Ex. Playing sports, volunteering, playing an instrument Doing something that gains respect

Reaching Potential The need to reach your full potential, self actualization You know your talents and dreams Part of process is self-discipline Start making goals as a teenager

When you feel you have reached your Potential…..

Self-actualization Striving to become the best you can be Goals that motivate and inspire Sometimes people choose risky ways to fulfill need and the result can be dangerous Ex. gangs

Personality Complex set of characteristics that make you unique Emotional makeup Attitude Thoughts Behavior

Main influences on Personality… Heredity- role in basic intellectual abilities and temperament or emotional tendencies. Environment- family, friends, peers, home, or any person that is active in your life

Modeling Observing and learning from the behaviors you are around. If you role model has a healthful personality ,it is most likely will affect you in the same way

Wrap up What decisions will you make and will there be consequences? Can you change your emotional or mental health? How? Why? What is one area that you need to work on?