Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Person

Mentally Healthy Positive Self Esteem Sense of Belonging Sense of Purpose Positive Outlook Autonomy- sense of independence, confidence to make a responsible decision

Mentally Healthy Realistic about Strengths and Weaknesses Open minded, flexible Respects other and needs of others Uses talents and abilities in a good way Avoids high risk behavior (next class) Good time management, yet able to relax

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Basic Human Needs! Studied by a great psychologist Abraham Maslow. 5 different levels

Level 1-Physical Needs Satisfy basic needs of: Hunger Thirst Sleep Shelter Lack of these can lead to illness (chronic and communicable) and eventually death!

Level 2- Safety Needing to be secure from danger Both physically and psychologically Physical @ home @ school Within community Psychological Feeling secure, trusted

Level- 3 Belonging Need to love and be loved. Need to belong Within community Within family Club or team Within a school district Within friends Will increase confidence and mental health

Level- 4 Feelings Recognized Feeling appreciated by a family member, friend, teacher etc.. Studying hard for exams Playing a sport or joining a club Volunteering Awards Being active Gaining respect and self value

Level- 5 Self Actualization Reaching your full potential as a person Difficult but attainable Having courage to make changes in your life Setting and reaching goals Continuing to set new goals for yourself to reach Self Discipline

Self actualization qualities Realism Acceptance Autonomy- independent Be themselves Be more intimate Creative