Chapter 7: Achieving Good Mental Health Lesson 1: Your Mental and Emotional Health
Mental/Emotional Health- the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life. Characteristics of good mental/emotional health: Positive Self-Esteem-Able to accept challenges/failures. Sense of Belonging-Provides comfort and assurance. Sense of Purpose-Recognizing your own value and importance. Positive Outlook-Seeing the bright side/having hope Autonomy –Confidence to make responsible and safe decisions.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs-ranking of needs essential to human growth and development.
Understanding Your Personality Your personality is what makes YOU unique! Your personality is what makes YOU different from everyone else. Your personality plays a major role in how YOU choose to meet your needs.
Influences on Your Personality: Heredity Environment Behavior