1. Mental/Emotional Health
What is the definition?
*Ability to accept your self & others
*Adapt & manage emotions
*Deal with demands & challenges you meet in life

2. Characteristics of Good Health
What do you know about the importance of good mental and emotional health?
What are the characteristics of good M/E health?
Postive Self-Esteem
Sense of Belonging
Purpose
Postive Outlook
Autonomy

3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory developed to explain human development & mental health
Why are these needs presented as a hierarchy?
Why are physical needs considered most basic?

4. Meeting Needs… Interests Likes/Dislikes Talents & Abilities
Values & Believes
Goals
Having a healthy identity increases a person’s self-esteem!

5. Power of “I” Activity
Read the worksheet and change the “you” answers into “I” answers.
Once finished, in your groups, discuss your answers.
Why is communication important?
Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to use “I” instead of “you”?
Is this something that comes natural to you?
What is the difference in the outcomes if someone uses “I” vs. “you”?