Mental & Emotional Health Review

Take good notes and

be PREPARED

for the exam!

Review

notes

Why is it important to like yourself?

High self-esteem !

Positive attitude Friendship Enjoy life Role model to others Confidence Good Health

What topics should you say “YES” from this unit?

Health SELF ESTEEM

Liking yourself Complimenting others Accepting others

Decision Making Model Using the “Trouble Rules” Taking responsibility for

your actions Good values Clear goals Good communication exercise

Hotlines (suicide) getting help Good Listening Skills Eustress STRESS COPING SKILLS

Exercise Relaxation Deep Breathing Visualization

Positive attitude Not stereotyping Living life Not procrastinating Integrity

What topics should you say “NO” to from this unit?

PUT DOWNS Negative attitude too much STRESS “YOU” statements Self-destructive

behavior Negative talk/thinking Stereotyping Bad values Top 3 cause of death

Low self-esteem Depression Unclear goals Peer pressure Suicide Bullying/Violence Not listening Gossip

Health

The combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well-

being.

Top Causes of Death for Teens1. Accidents2. Homicide3. Suicide

VALUESWhat are they, why are they important

and how do we develop them?Values are a set of guidelines, beliefs and

morals to guide you in life’s choices. They help us make good decisions.

Family, friends, society, religion,

media, teachers, etc..

GOALSShort term goals are steps to reach

your long term goals! We should set goals for the following reasons:

motivation focus direction in life to feel successful to improve our self-esteem

SUICIDE Signs…

change in mood eating and sleeping

habits change give possessions

away depressed, talk

about it Writing a will

HOW TO HELP… tell a professional or

trusted ADULT be there for them

(write a contract for life) Talk and listen to

them: let them know you care about them

Take away the means Figure out the plan

Stress Stress: Physical and mental reactions to the

combination of a stressor and a stress response.

Stressor: Any new or potentially unpleasant event that causes stress.

Stress Response: The mind and body’s reaction to a stressor.

Positive Coping Skills Reading a book Hanging out with

friends Go shopping Spend time with a

pet EXERCISE Write poetry Watch a movie

Go to a quiet place Play an instrument Visualization Progressive

relaxation Go for a hike Listen to music Talk to someone Play a game

DECISION MAKING MODELBRAINSTORM: List options(list at least 3 options)

List the Pros – (benefits)(list at least 3 benefits)

List the Cons – (consequences)(list at least 3 consequences)DECIDE

TROUBLE RULES Is it against the law? Will someone in authority

get mad? Can it harm me? Is it against my values?

YOU SHOULD USE THESE RULES:WHEN YOU NEED A QUICK, SNAP

DECISION!