Mental and Emotional Health
A comboniation of your feelings, likes, dislikes, attitudes, abilities, and habits
What is your personality?
feelings such as love,joy,fear
what are emotions
The body's response to real or imagined dangers or
other life events
What is stress?
anything that causes stress
what is a stressor?
Having a good attitude and an optimistic outlook on life.
Recognizing your strengths and improving your weaknesses.
Setting realistic goals for yourself.
Acting responsibly.
Being able to relax and have fun on your own or in a group.
What are signs of good mental and emotional heath?
frequent changes in emotional state
what are mood swings?
headaches
back pain
fatigue
upset stomach
sleep problem
what are the physical effects of stress?
when you refuse to face a feeling that you dont want to accept
what is denial?
Set realistic goals.
Focus on your strengths.
Ask for help.
Remember that no one is perfect.
Think positively.
you take your feelings out on someone other than the person who hurt you
what is displacement
The body’s way of responding to threats
what is fight-or-flight response?
spending time with your family and
friends.
joining a group or a club.
help out in your community can be a great way to help others.
what are healthy ways of meeting your emotional needs?
the way you see yourself overall
What is self-concept?
you pretend someone has the feelings you are having
what is projection?
A hormone that increases the level of sugar in
the blood, giving your body extra energy
what is adrenaline?
______________ can be a useful when it helps us to sense and escape from
danger.
what is fear?
Focus on your strengths.
Connect with others.
Motivate yourself.
Keep a positive attitude.
Remember that no one is perfect.
What are ways to build resiliency?
love and be loved by others.
belong.
make a difference in the world.
do something that matters to them and to be valued for their achievements.
What are the main emotional needs?
feelings of anxiety, anger, or sadness
forgetfulness and inability to focus
loss of interest in activities
what are mental and emotional affects of stress?
stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort
what is distress