Your Mental and Emotional Health
Name one way to improve self-esteem.
Find intrinsic motivation (Personal growth, fun, curiosity, learning, etc.)
Focus on your strengths (What am I good at? What are good qualities I possess?)
Understand and manage your feelings (Why do I feel this way.. What can I do about it?)
Develop a positive attitude (Positive self talk)
Learn from your mistakes (Learn, correct, next opportunity)
True or False: Your instant emotions are right and wrong.
False. Emotions are neither right nor wrong. How you deal with them, however, can be right or wrong.
Name one thing you can do if you suspect someone you know is suicidal.
Try to react calmly and let the person talk out his or her feelings. Listen without interruption.
Don’t make comments that challenge the person’s intent.
Offer comfort and support. Tell the person how important they are to you and to others.
Urge the person to get help right away. Offer to tell an adult.
Don’t promise to keep a friend’s talk of suicide a secret. Tell an adult who can help. Telling could save a life.
What are two warning signs that YOU might need professional help for your mental health?
Feeling sad or angry for no reason, being tired all the time, finding it impossible to concentrate, feeling hopeless, losing or gaining weight, losing interest in activities you used to enjoy, avoiding socializing, feeling like you can’t deal with life, abusing substances, etc.
Free Question: What is the suicide hotline number?
988. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please call 988. You matter.
What is self-esteem?
Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself, or how you value yourself.
What are emotional needs?
Emotional needs are needs that affect your feelings and sense of well-being.
Name two warning signs of someone who is suicidal.
Lack of energy
Withdrawal from friends and family
No longer taking interest in favorite activities
No longer taking interest in personal appearance
Taking unnecessary risks
Expressing suicidal thoughts or talking about death
Getting rid of personal belongings
What are two common treatment options for mental health concerns?
Treatment options: Therapy and counseling are the most common treatment options for mental health issues.
Name one way to meet your emotional needs in a healthy way.
Helping someone without being asked
Asking someone how their day went and actively listening to them
Show affection for family members or friends
What is self-concept?
Self-concept is the view you have of yourself. How you see yourself as the unique person you are.
What are the three steps to express emotions in a healthy way?
Identify the emotion: Recognize the emotions that you are experiencing will help you deal with them in a healthy way.
Understand the cause: What triggered the way I am feeling? Is it in my control or out of my control?
Respond in a healthy way: Use strategies to counter the initial wave of a strong emotion.
What is clinical depression?
A mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can lo longer find enjoyment in anything.
A friend tells you that they have been super depressed for the last two months. They have been attempting to sell their clothes, shoes, and other personal belongings. Is this a warning of suicide? What can you do to help?
Yes. Getting rid of, or selling personal belongings is a sign of suicide. You can urge the friend to seek help or tell their parents/guardians about your observations.
Is the way that other people deal with their emotions in your control?
No. You cannot control other people's emotions. You can only control how you respond to your own emotions.
What are two signs of someone who has good mental and emotional health
You see yourself and life in a positive way
You face life’s challenges with confidence
You accept the fact that situations and events will not always go your way
You motivate yourself to achieve your goals
You understand and cope with your feelings
You can focus on your strengths
You can accept constructive criticism and learn from your mistakes
You have a healthy sense of humor
You bounce back from failures
What are the three emotional needs of all humans?
The need to feel worthwhile: You need to feel that you make a difference in the world. Working toward short-term and long-term goals will give you a sense of accomplishment.
The need to love and be loved: You need to feel that you are cared for and that you are special to people (family, friends, and peers).
The need to belong: You need to know that others accept and respect you as you are. Find friends who are accepting, reliable, and trustworthy.
What is an anxiety disorder?
A condition in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally.
Your friend has been sad for a couple of days. Their dad got fired from his job. Is this a warning sign of suicide? What can you do.
Not necessarily. You can offer support and listen to your friend, but there are no clear signs of suicide or depression.
What is the second leading cause of death for teens?
Suicide.
Define mental and emotional health
Mental and emotional health is the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and cope with emotions, and deal with the problems and challenges you meet in life.
Scenario: You find out that your best friend has been gossiping about you behind your back. List the three steps to expressing emotion in a healthy way based on the scenario.
Identify the emotion: Anger, frustration, sadness, betrayal
Understand the cause: Your friend talking behind your back.
Healthy response: Talking to your friend in person about how that made you feel. Having a conversation in a calm manner and understanding why they would say these things about you. Not lashing out or retaliating.
Name three warning signs of someone of someone who could be depressed.
Depressed Mood “I never feel happy anymore”
Lack of Energy “I’m always tired”
Inability to Concentrate “I can’t think straight anymore”
Withdrawal “I don’t want to see anyone”
Change in Sleep Pattern “I wake up around 3AM every night”
Feelings of Worthlessness “I can’t do anything right”
Indifference “I don’t care what happens”
Pessimism “Things will never get better”
Irritability or Anger “You just don’t understand”
Thoughts of Death or Suicide “Sometimes I wish I wouldn’t wake up, ever”
You have not been showering, brushing your teeth, or taking care of your personal appearance for weeks. You also have lost interest in the activities you love the most. What potential warning signs are we looking out for?
Depression/Suicide
What are three factors that could impact our mental health?
Genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle factors.