MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH UNIT 2 SELF-ESTEEM GOOD CHARACTER MANAGING EMOTIONS MANAGING STRESS ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION MENTAL DISORDERS SUICIDE PREVENTION GETTING HELP

Define Mental and Emotional Health: Accepting yourself and dealing with demands of life: What good does this do? Builds ………. Sense of belonging Positive outlook Good self-esteem

Self Esteem: Chpt.3/L.1 Define: How much you value, respect and feel confident about yourself How to raise your self esteem: STEPS** A. Try new challenges B. Take healthful risks C. **Raise your sense of competence (working on having the skills to do something) D. **Positive self-talk: giving yourself encouragement and replacing negative thoughts E. **Take your mistakes and learn from them

MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS **Theory that creates a ranking order of needs for each human to reach their full potential LEVEL 1: PHYSICAL (food,water,sleep,shelter) LEVEL 2: SAFETY(security) LEVEL 3: BELONGING(to be loved) LEVEL 4: RECOGNITION(achievement & value) LEVEL 5: REACHING POTENTIAL

Good Character: Chpt.3/L.2 Good character traits: A. Trustworthy: honest and loyal B. Respectful: considerate of others C. Responsible: Think before you act and consider consequences D. Fair: Play by the rules and listen E. Caring: Kind and compassionate F. **Citizenship: Advocate for safe and healthy environment at school and in community

Managing Emotions: Chpt.3/L.3 Emotions: They are neither good nor bad BUT they can produce good or bad consequences How to deal with emotions in a positive way: A. **Have empathy: Have the ability to imagine another person’s feelings. B. Understand that people are private with their feelings and uncomfortable with expressing them. C. Ask YOURSELF: Will this matter? Why do I feel this way? Should I wait before I react? Who can I ask for help in dealing with this? Will this even matter in the long run? **Is this exaggerated (unhealthy) **Suppression—Am I refusing to deal with this by not talking?

ANGER A. What causes my anger? ***The most difficult emotion to handle*** Evaluate the following: A. What causes my anger? B. How can I deal with this anger in healthy way? C. Take time to calm down D. Take time to deep breathe E. Consider removing yourself from the situation F. Find a way to relax and rechannel your energy G. Always talk to someone you can trust

Managing and Understanding Stress: Chpt. 4/ L. 1 The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands Perception: The act of becoming aware through the senses Stressor: **ANYTHING that causes stress (good or bad)—positive outlooks help you manage stressors(it changes your “view”of the stressor

YOUR BODY’s RESPONSES to STRESS FACTS: Stress doesn’t have to be unhealthy It can have positive and negative affects Positive stress can be a motivation (**examples—pressure of a big game/ doing well on a test, etc**) **STAGES of STRESS” ALARM/ Fight or Flight Response: RESISTANCE FATIGUE

STAGES OF STRESS STAGES of STRESS” 1. **Alarm—Mind and body go into high alert (fight or flight)/ body physically defends itself from the “threat” see. P. 94—**Example: Pupils widen/digestions affected/ Hrt rate and blood flow increase!! 2. **Resistance---Body adapts and reacts (higher level and more endurance) 3. **Fatigue---Exposure prolonged, body tires and loses ability to manage ***Hypothalamus: Small area at the base of brain/ receives danger signal/ release hormone that acts on pituitary gland; The gland then secretes “adrenaline”

Managing Stress(chpt.4/L.2) Why? 1. Developing good habits, reduces the effects of stress 2. Stress becomes positive rather than negative 3. Your risk of becoming sick, decreases 4. Your body and mind will recover from negative stress more quickly, leaving you more productive

SLEEP(chpt.4/L.2) Need 8-10 hours per day **Helps you face challenges of the day LIKE: 1. Concentration in class 2. Test anxiety 3. Performance on the athletic field

ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION (chpt.5/L.1) The condition of feeling uneasy or worried Symptoms of Anxiety: Inability to concentrate Increased pulse and breathing rate Depression: Prolonged feeling of helplessness or hopelessness **Serious condition that may require medical help. **15% of teens of all teens display signs of depression **Teens should seek help from trusted adults

Coping with Anxiety Ask yourself: What situations cause my anxiety? What can I do to plan ahead so that stress will not build and cause anxiety?**friends can encourage early studying for tests What techniques can I use to help reduce this? ….brainstorm w. class think before agreeing to responsibilities/ plan ahead/ breath and relax Realize that drugs & alcohol give people a false sense of escape

Causes of Depression (chpt. 5/L.1) Medical condition or illness Psychological reasons like a traumatic life event**Loss of a close family member: good example Environmental factor: ex. Living in poverty or in another type of harmful environment**TREATMENT may call for a “”change in your environment/surroundings** WARNING SIGNS: see 5.2 **Irritability **Loss of interest in activities **Difficulty sleeping **Weight loss Cannot concentrate Thoughts of suicide

Mental Disorders: (chp.5/L.2) Define: An illness of the mind that can affect thoughts, feelings, behaviors of a person to the point that they cannot lead a happy, healthful and productive life TYPES: Anxiety/ **Impulse Control/ Eating Disorders/ Personality disorders/ Mood disorders Mood Disorder: Illness that involves extreme changes in your mood and interfere with everyday living. Examples: **Bipolar Disorder(periods of mania mixed with depression), Depression, manic-depress. **Many go untreated! Why? Fail to seek treatment—no admission of a problem

Suicide (chpt. 5/L.3) Define: Act of intentionally taking one’s own life (3rd leading cause of death in teens) Warning signs: **Direct statements Indirect statements Withdrawal from friends and family **Giving away personal belongings Dramatic changes in personality and appearance Many more: How to Help: A. Show support B. **Remind person there are solutions C.** Tell a trusted adult right away—Always Step 1 for suicide, depression, etc. D. Tell them suicidal survivors later express gratitude they’re alive

Getting Help for Any Mental Disorder:(chpt.5/L.4) 1. **Psychotherapy—Talk between patient and healthy professional/ counseling 2.**Behavior therapy—Treatment focusing on changing unwanted behaviors 3.**Drug or Chemical therapy---**Using medications or antidepressants and/or chemical substance to reduce symptoms of a disorder 4.Family Therapy—Communicating with family members 5.**Group Therapy—Talking with others who have similar situations/ similar disorders 6. **Cognitive Therapy---(mental therapy): Professional helping correct distorted thinking patterns ****Treatment takes times, persistence and patience! **Environmental Changes