Mental & Emotional Health Chapter 2.1

Mental/Emotional Health The ability to accept yourself and others, adapt and cope with emotions, and deal with the problems and challenges in life

SIGNS OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH You see yourself and life in positive ways You face life’s challenges with confidence You can motivate yourself You recognize and manage feelings You focus on your strengths You accept criticism and learn from mistakes

BENEFITS OF GOOD MENTAL /EMOTIONAL HEALTH Influences your happiness Influences your success in school & life Influences your relationships

Values The beliefs and ideas that are important to you FAMILY HAS THE MOST INFLUENCE ON VALUES

Personality The unique combination of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that makes you different from everyone else ENVIRONMENT & BEHAVIOR

Self-Concept The view you have of the unique person you are (How you see yourself)

Self-Esteem The way you feel about yourself or value yourself How do you feel when you think about the kind of person you are???

Ways to Improve Self-Esteem Focusing on your strengths Accepting constructive criticism Learning from your mistakes