Mental and Emotional health helps you function effectively each day.

Good mental and emotional health influences your physical and social health.

Sense of belonging Sense of purpose Positive outlook Self-sufficiency Healthy self-esteem

How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself

Choose friends who value and respect you Focus on positive aspects about yourself Replace negative self-talk with supportive Work toward accomplishments rather than

perfection Consider mistakes learning opportunities Try new activities Exercise Volunteer Accept the things you can’t change

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 1 PHYSICAL 2 SAFETY 3 BELONGING 4 FEELING RECOGNIZED 5 REACHING POTENTIAL

Your personal identity describes who you are.

Role model Recognizing likes and dislikes Personality

The distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

A person of good character demonstrates core ethical values.

Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

YOU CAN DEVELOP A HEALTHY IDENTITY

1. Recognize your strengths and weaknesses

2. Demonstrate Positive Values 3. Develop a Purpose in Your Life 4. Form Meaningful Relationships 5. Avoid High-Risk Behaviors 6. Contribute to the Community

Recognizing and acknowledging your emotions is a sign of good mental and emotional health.

Happiness Sadness Love Fear Guilt Anger

Knowing how to recognize your emotions can help you manage them in healthful ways

Do something to relax Channel your energy in a different

direction Talk with someone you trust And…the hardest…just sit with the

uncomfortable feeling.

Stages of Grief

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Mourning-the act of showing sorrow or grief

Show Empathy Community Support Traumatic event-has a stressful

impact that overrides an individuals normal coping strategies

Anxiety is a condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what MIGHT happen.

Depression is a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness.

Depression can be caused by physical, psychological, and social reasons.

Change in thinking Changes in feelings Changes in behavior

A mental disorder is an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life.

A stigma is a mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others.

Anxiety disorder Eating disorders Mood disorders Conduct disorder Schizophrenia Personality disorders

The feeling of alienation, feeling isolated and separated from everyone else.

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Initiate a meaningful conversation Show support ask questions Try to persuade the person to seek

help

THIS IS WHEN IT TAKES A LOT OF STRENGTH TO REACH OUT AND ASK FOR HELP

Worrying all the time Feelings that effect sleep, eating

habits, schoolwork, job performance, or relationships

Becoming involved with alcohol and drugs

Becoming increasingly aggressive, violent, or reckless

Asking for help is a sign of strength Serious disorders need professional

help Sharing your thoughts with an

objective point of view can bring great relief.

Financial help is often available

Counselors School Psychologist Psychiatrist Neurologist Clinical Psychologist Psychiatric Social Worker

Psychotherapy Behavior Therapy Cognitive Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Drug Therapy