Chapter 3: Self Esteem and Mental Health Section One: Building Your Self-Esteem

What Is Self-Esteem Self-esteem A measure of how much you value and respect yourself

Benefits of High Self-Esteem Increased Self Respect Increased ability to reach goals Increased willingness to try Increased feelings of value

Risk Of Low Self Esteem More likely to make unhealthy decisions More vulnerable to pressure Increase risk for depression Increase risk of suicide

Self Esteem High Low Speaks up Respects self and others Has confidence Tries new things Feels valuable Adjust to change Feels optimistic Make GREAT decision Feels insecure Disrespects self and others Vulnerable to peer pressure Doesn’t feel valuable Feels depressed Fears failure Uses drugs and alcohol Feels pessimistic Behave destructively

Developing Self Esteem Self Concept Interpreting Messages from Others How you view yourself Dealing with what others say about you Positive negative

Improving Self Esteem Positive Self Talk Act With Integrity Choose Supportive Friends Accept Yourself

Section Two: Using Good Communication Skills

Benefits of Good Communication Preventing Misunderstandings Building Healthy Relationships Expressing Yourself Effectively

Three Communication Styles Passive: Does not offer opposition Aggressive: Dominates conversation Assertive: Expresses opinions while listening to others viewpoints ASSERTIVE IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Three Major Communication Skills Speaking Listening Body Language

Speaking Skills Voice volume Tone and Pitch “I” messages “You” messages Empathy- understanding others feelings

Listening Skills Active listening Paraphrasing Providing feedback Oh really… So what you’re saying is…

Body Language Body language- what you are saying when you are not talking Rolling eyes Clenched fist Smiling crying

Section Three: Mental And Emotional Health

Mental Health Mental Health: mental well being The ability to cope effectively

A Mentally Healthy Person… Has a sense of control Is able to endure failures and frustrations Sees events positively Expresses emotions effectively

Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs The needs a person has to reach in order to become the best they can be.

Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs Self actualization: the best a person can be Esteem Stage: Need to have self respect and achieve goals Social Stage: Need for love affection and acceptance Safety Stage: Need for shelter and protection Physical Stage: Food water sleep exercise

Three Ways To Manage Emotions Talk it out Blow off steam Be creative

Emotions Anger-comes from frustration Fear- can be positive or negative Can keep you from getting in trouble or keep you from trying new things Guilt-alerts you that you are doing something that is against your values Jealousy- can cause major problems Loneliness- join a group or volunteer

Defense Mechanisms A way to avoid unpleasant emotions

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Section 4: Understanding Mental Disorders

What is a Mental Disorder An illness that affects a persons thoughts emotions and behaviors

Types of Mental Disorders Depression- caused by a life event or chemical imbalance Lack of energy Withdrawn Appetite Impacted Feeling hopeless Do not wait for depression to go away Face it Identify it Take action

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD Inattentive Impulsive Easily Distracted Medications available

Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorders Phobias Extreme fear for safety Phobias Fear that something common may cause injury Obsessive compulsive disorders The need to do a certain behavior in a certain way

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Ways To Help Mental Disorders Psychotherapy Group therapy Medication