1. Mental & Emotional Health Info and Activities

2. Self-Concept Self Concept is the mental picture you have of who you are and the way you think others see you. Also known as self image. Your self concept is shaped and influenced by positive and negative comments about you from family, friends, and other people in your life - including yourself. Since you were a baby, you have heard these messages, and they have affected your view of yourself. + messages most likely lead to + self concept. Hearing & believing - messages, both from yourself & from others can lead to a - self concept. (When do you let kids know about failure?)

3. Self-Esteem

4. A person's subjective appraisal of himself or herself. A feeling of self-worth, self-confidence, and self-respect. The valuing of oneself as a person.

5. Self-Esteem A positive self-concept is related to high self esteem, or the confidence you feel about yourself. Self esteem affects many areas of your life! (Discuss at your tables) Also, why are people so mean? (Discuss) When you have high SE, you feel good about yourself, believe you can be successful, and have the confidence to try new things. When you have low SE, you won’t do the above stuff. You have qualities about you that are special that allow you to be the best you can be!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re5veV2F7eY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZDQYVU8o9M Do teens(society) make it seem like you should hate the way you look instead of love the way you look? Are the Mean Girl clips real for today’s teens? Do young men suffer from low self esteem? Why don’t we hear about it as much? Gender stereotyping???

6. Self-Esteem Activity 1. Describe at least three things you like about yourself and briefly discuss why you like them. (Physical traits or personality traits.) 2. List three people in your life who make you feel good about yourself. Describe at least two things each person does to make you feel this way. 3. Describe at least three things you do now, or have done in the past, that give/have given you a sense of achievement or accomplishment. ** Hold on, two more questions on the next slide…

7. 4. Rate each of the following factors based on how influential they are to your own feelings of self-esteem. (Abbreviate) Negative Influence Neutral Positive Influence -- - 0 + ++ Family's incomeGrades I make Personal faith/religionCar I drive/family drives Friends I haveSupport of parents and family PopularityNeighborhood where we live Having a boyfriend/girlfriendClothing I wear Doing things for othersHouse I live in Activities I participate inRelationships with teachers/coaches Other: ________________? 5. Pick one of the aspects you labeled as a “++”. Discuss with a partner why you think that has been so important in the development of your sense of self-worth and self-esteem.

8. Values

9. Values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live your life. They (should) determine your priorities. Examples? Where do our values come from? Have they changed since you’ve gotten older? How? Why? Do you judge others based on your values? Why/Why not?

10. Values Debate Groups of three. Before the statement is read, decide who is going to fill each role: * Agree * Disagree * Mediator

11. Values Debate Agree goes first for 30 secnonds, followed by Disagree. Agree gets 30 second rebuttal, followed by Disagree. Mediator keeps debate on task, keeps the peace and decides a winner! Remember which role you are playing! You must fight for your “belief!” You should think of every argument possible to defend your assigned position! Use your time to talk!

12. Values Debate 1. It’s ok to lie. 2. It’s ok to strike/hit someone if s/he hits you first. 3. Mothers should stay at home with their children. 4. Citizens should be able to own guns without government control.

13. Values Debate 5. Money is the most important thing in life. 6. Marijuana should be illegal. 7. Same sex marriage should be legal in all states. 8. The death penalty should never be used, no matter the crime.

14. Values Debate 9. The drinking age should be 18. 10. Pre-marital sex is okay. 11. Students should be required to wear school uniforms. 12. Illegal immigrants should be allowed to become U.S. citizens.

15. Values Debate Questions Did you believe in the position you were asked to defend? If not, was it difficult defending a position you did not believe in? Were you surprised at some of the arguments made? What were the best arguments you heard? What made a good debater in this activity? Is it difficult for you to accept opinions and values different from your own? Why or why not? How similar are young people’s values? To what extent will young people defend their values?

16. Values - What are Yours? Write down the aspects you value in regards to: 1. Your family 2. Your friends 3. A relationship with a significant other 4. Your expectations of others around you 5. Your present life 6. Your future life

17. Defining Your Values

18. Step 1: Identify the times when you were happiest Find examples from both your public and personal life. This will ensure some balance in your answers. What were you doing? Were you with other people? Who? What other factors contributed to your happiness?

19. Step 2: Identify the times when you were most proud Use examples from past experiences and your personal life. Why were you proud? Did other people share your pride? Who? What other factors contributed to your feelings of pride?

20. Step 3: Identify the times when you were most fulfilled and satisfied What need or desire was fulfilled? How and why did the experience give your life meaning? What other factors contributed to your feelings of fulfillment?

21. Step 4: Determine your top values, based on your experiences of happiness, pride, and fulfillment Why is each experience truly important and memorable? Make a list of values to help you get started – and aim for about 10 top values. (As you work through, you may find that some of these naturally combine. For instance, if you value philanthropy, community, and generosity, you might say that service to others is one of your top values.)

22. Step 5: How do your values impact your self-esteem? Describe how your values impact your self-esteem. How do you feel when you make choices that are opposite your values?