1. Mental Health

2. Mental Health Vocabulary

3. Mental Health – How a person feels about themselves.

4. Self-Image – How a person feels about their appearance and personality.

5. Self-Esteem – The feelings that a person has about themselves.

6. Peers – people of the same age group.

7. Peer Pressure – Strong influence that people of the same age group have on another.

8. Can you think of a time when you experienced peer pressure?

9. What are some ways to say NO to peer pressure?

10. Body Language – Nonverbal communication that includes the use of facial expressions and body movements.

11. Stress – The bodies reaction to a demanding situation.

12. The Responsible Decision-Making Model

13. 1. Describe the situation that requires a decision.

14. 2. List possible decisions you might make.

15. 3. Share the list of possible decisions with a trusted adult.

16. 4. Evaluate the consequences of each decision.

17. Will the decision result in actions that: Are healthful? Are safe? Are legal?

18. Will the decision result in actions that: Show respect for myself and others? Follow the guidelines of responsible adults? Demonstrate good character?

19. 5. Decide which decision is responsible and most appropriate.

20. 6. Act on your decision and evaluate the results.

21. Decision De-Terminator

22. STRESS

23. Health Suffers If You Cannot Handle Stress

24. Results of Not Handling Stress Headaches Stomachaches Lack of sleep Lack of appetite Overeating Loss of confidence

25. What is one of the best ways to handle a conflict in a stressful situation?

26. Use of drugs to feel less stressed Loss of self-respect Harmful decisions and behaviors Results of Not Handling Conflict

27. Ways to Reduce Stress Exercise Talk about it with a trusted adult Music Relaxation Techniques Deep Breathing Seek Medical Help Medicine

28. More Stress Reducers Sports Clubs Written Expression Fresh Air Proper Nutrition Sleep Activities that you find relaxing

29. STRESS TEST

30. SUICIDE

31. Suicide Prevention Strategies

32. #1 - Warning Signs of Depression Making a direct statement about death, such as “No one would miss me if I were dead.” Talking about a method of suicide, such as using a gun or overdose.

33. #1 - Warning Signs of Depression Having a close friend or relative who attempted or committed suicide. Giving away possessions.

34. #1 - Warning Signs of Depression Running away. Using Alcohol or other drugs

35. #2 - Listen without giving advice.

36. #3 - Take any suicide threat seriously.

37. #4 – DO NOT promise to keep the suicide threat a secret.

38. #5 - Call a parent, guardian, or another responsible adult right away.

39. #6 - Stay with the person until a responsible adult arrives.

41. Mental Health TEST