1. The importance of healthy choices on behavior, outside influences on decision making and the importance of building healthy relationships.

2.  As a 7 th grader write down what you think it looks like to have Good Emotional and Mental Health.  Give Examples  2 minutes

3.  When you have good emotional and Mental Health in 7 th grade you:  Get along with others  Have a positive outlook on life  A strong interest in school.  You can handle stress and changes of everyday life reasonably.  Act responsibly  Accept constructive feedback without getting angry  Practice empathy-Identify and share others feelings

4.  A combination of your likes, dislikes, attitudes, abilities and habits

5.  Raise your hand and share what you think it is

6. The ability to recover from problems or loss. Teens with resilience show persistence, flexibility, and strong self-confidence. Most resilient teens believe they can do something positive about their problems. You Build Resilience By: Making positive choices for yourself Strengthen refusal skills Take part in school activities you feel you can make a difference Build strong relationships with family and friends

7.  Read pages 142-148 Answer Lesson review questions 1-5 only on page 148. HOMEWORK Think of a times when you felt disappointed. Write down what the disappointment was and how you dealt with it.