1. Mental & Emotional Health Info and Activities

2. Self-Esteem

3. 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.

4. 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…

5. 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 “++” in question four. Write a short paragraph on why you think that has been so important in the development of your sense of self-worth and self-esteem.

6. Values

7. One’s rules for behavior; what’s right and wrong. 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?

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

9. Values Debate Agree goes first for 1 minute, followed by Disagree. Agree gets 30 second rebuttal, followed by Disagree. Mediator keeps track of time…& keeps the peace! 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!

10. Values Debate 1. It’s ok to lie. 2. It’s ok to strike 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.

11. Values Debate 5. Money is the most important thing in life. 6. Marijuana should be legalized. 7. Gay men and lesbians should be permitted to serve in the armed forces 8. A woman should have the right to have an abortion.

12. 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.

13. 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?

14. 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