1. Human Needs EMOTIONAL / MENTAL HEALTH

2. Maslow & Needs Need – a lack of something that is required Certain needs have priority over other needs Abraham Maslow developed a hierarchy of needs Believed lower needs must be met before a person can strive to meet higher needs

3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

4. Physical Needs (1) Basic needs (food, water, clothing, shelter, oxygen)

5. Safety (2) The need to free from anxiety & fear The need to feel secure in their environment The need for routine Threats = marital problems, job loss, disease, abuse

6. Love & Affection (3) The need to belong The need to relate to others The need for acceptance Threats = isolation, bullying, social disorders, feelings of dependence, rejected, “damaged”, failure

7. Esteem (Self Esteem) (4) Esteem = Respect; high regard Self esteem = Overall sense of self worth/personal value The need of feeling important The need of feeling worthwhile Achievements Social recognition Threats = apathy, quitting, abuse, laziness

8. Self Actualization (5) Reaching a person’s full potential Characteristics Confident Stick to their beliefs Noncritical (of self/others) Reach out to others Supportive Feel strongly about themselves (not prideful)