1. Slide #1 7 th Grade Interactive Power Point

2. How a person feels about himself/herself, how a person feels about others, and how a person meets the demands of life. Slide #2

3. School Subject… 1.I like_________. 2.I do not like________. 3.I am good at ________. 4.I am not good at _________. 5.I am good at this subject, but I do not like it _____. 6.I am not good at this subject, but I like it______. Slide #3 Evaluate yourself using this personal inventory:

4. Activities… 1. I like ____________. 2. I do not like __________. 3. I am good at ________. 4. I am not good at ___________. 5. I am good at this activity, but I do not like it__________. 6. I am not good at this activity, but I like it______. 7. I prefer being involved in individual activities or group activities? Slide #4

5. Food Preferences… 1. I like to eat _________. 2. I do not like to eat _______. 3. I do OR I do not … Eat a balanced diet? Relaxing… Slide #5 1. I relax by _________. 2. I like relaxing alone OR I like relaxing with other people? 3. What activity causes you to feel calm and peaceful?

6. Self-Esteem: The positive feeling a person has about himself/herself. Slide #6

7. A Person Can Improve Their Self-Esteem by… Recognizing their talents. Taking care of their physical, mental, and emotional self. Setting realistic and attainable goals. Building a network of good friends who are positive influences. Understanding the positive contributions you make in your family. Slide #7

8. Self-Image: The ideas and feelings that a person has about his/her appearance, abilities, and personality. Slide #8

9. The Responsible Decision Making Model Slide #9 1.Describe 2.List 3.Share 4.Evaluate 5.Decide 6.Act

10. The Responsible Decision Making Model Step #1: Describe- Describe the situation that requires a decision. Step #2: List- List the possible decisions you might make. Step #3: Share- Share the list of possible decisions with a trusted adult. Slide #10 Step #4: Evaluate - Evaluate the consequences of each decision. Step #5: Decide - Decide which decision is responsible and most appropriate. Step #6: Act - Act on your decision and evaluate the results.

11. Are healthful? Are safe? Are legal? Demonstrate good character? Show respect for myself and others? Follow the guidelines of responsible adults, such as my parents or guardian? Will my decision result in actions that: Slide #11 During the Evaluation Step You Must…

12. You are taking a math test that you have studied many weeks for. The teacher leaves the room for a couple of minutes and your best friend sitting next to you gets your attention and asks you for the answers to a problem. Slide #12

13. Peer Pressure: The strong influence people of the same age group sometimes have on one another. 2 Types Of Peer Pressure: Positive Peer Pressure & Negative Peer Pressure Slide #13

14. Positive or Negative Peer Pressure? One Sunday afternoon, Anne’s parents had to leave town for the day. Anne’s friends encouraged her to invite them all over to watch an important Eagles football game. Anne’s parents asked her before they left to not have any friends over while they were away. Slide #14 OR

15. Emotions Emotions : Intense Feelings Slide #15

16. Depression:  Depression is one of the most common emotional problems.  Depression is one of the most treatable conditions. Slide #16

17. Myths About Depression it’s easy to make yourself feel better there’s nothing you can do to treat depression Slide #17

18. Symptoms of Depression  Sad, low, empty depressed mood  Decreased energy, fatigue, and feeling “slowed down”  Changes in appetite and/or weight  Oversleeping, early- morning awakening, or insomnia  Loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities  Feelings of worthlessness Slide #18

19. oTalk to a guidance counselor, trusted teacher, or other trusted adult. oPsychotherapy: Talk therapy. oMedication prescribed by a doctor. oPeople who are depressed SHOULD NOT WAIT and hope that it will go away. Slide #19 Getting Help For Depression

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21. Suicide 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 taking an overdose. Having a close friend or relative who attempted or committed suicide. Giving away possessions. Running away. Showing signs of depression. Slide #21

22. Suicide Prevention Strategies Listen without giving advice. Take any suicide threat seriously. Do not promise to keep the suicide threat a secret. Call a parent, guardian, or another responsible adult right away. Stay with the person until a responsible adult arrives. Slide #22

23. Why Talk About Your Feelings Slide #23

24. Are you STRESSED OUT?!? Check your stress level by taking this quiz: Slide #24

25. Stress: The body’s reaction to a demanding situation. The body’s reaction to stress: Heart rate increases Blood pressure increases Saliva decreases Muscles tighten Pupils dilate Slide #25

26. Eustress: A healthful response to a stressor that produces positive results. A little bit of this stress helps you rise to the challenge, and keeps you on your toes! Slide #26

27. Examples of Eustress: Stepping up and taking the foul shot that could win the game. Getting ready to go to a big dance. Studying for a final exam. Doing work for a major project. Slide #27

28. Distress: A harmful response to a stressor that produces negative results. Slide #28

29. Stressor: A source or cause of stress. Examples of Stressors:  Tests  Moving  Bullies  Fighting with a friend  Taking care of a pet Slide #29

30. Good Luck On Your Mental Health Test!! Slide #30

31. Games Word Picture Puzzles Who can shave 25 times a day and still have a beard? Riddles A place you are trying to reach, starts with a D. What’s In A Name? #’s The Easy Quiz Slide #31