Chapter 8 lesson 1 What is Mental Health

Mental Health The ability to deal in a reasonable way with the stresses and changes of everyday life

People with Good Mental Health Have a positive outlook on life Accept limitations and have realistic goals for themselves Can accept disappointment without overreacting Act responsibly Are aware of feelings and express them in a healthy way Accept criticism without anger

How Do You View Yourself Accept the parts of yourself that you cannot change Work to improve what you can change Don’t dwell on failures and disappointments Learn form your mistakes

Personality and Mental health Special mix of traits, feelings, attitudes and habits

Factors that Shape Your Personality Heredity – height, skin, hair, eye color, body type Environment – community, family & friends, experiences Behavior – caring for yourself, caring for others, reflecting your values

The Factor You Can Control Behavior – you can control this!! Most of values are learned from your family and to a lesser extent from your friends Need to choose behaviors that promote good health