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Mental & Emotional Health
Review
Take good notes and
be PREPARED for
the exam!
Review
notes
Why is it important to like
yourself?
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High self-esteem !
Positive attitude
Friendship
Enjoy life
Role model to others
Confidence
Good Health
What topics should you say “YES”
from this unit?
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Health
SELF ESTEEM
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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
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Hotlines (suicide) getting help
Good Listening Skills
Eustress
STRESS COPING SKILLS
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Exercise
Relaxation
Deep Breathing
Visualization
Positive attitude
Not stereotyping
Living life
Not procrastinating
Integrity
What topics should you say “NO” to
from this unit?
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PUT DOWNS
Negative attitude
too much STRESS
“YOU” statements
Self-destructive
behavior
Negative talk/thinking
Stereotyping
Bad values
Top 3 cause of death
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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.
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Top Causes of Death for Teens
Accidents
Homicide
Suicide
VALUES
What 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..
GOALS
Short term goals are steps to reach
your long term goals!
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We should set goals for the following
reasons:
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motivation
focus
direction in life
to feel successful
to improve our self-esteem
SUICIDE
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Signs…
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change in mood
eating and sleeping
habits change
give possessions
away
depressed, talk
about it
Writing a will
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HOW TO HELP…
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tell a professional or
trusted ADULT
be there for them
(write a contract for life)
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Talk and listen to
them: let them know
you care about them
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Take away the means
Figure out the plan
Stress
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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
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Reading a book
Hanging out with
friends
Go shopping
Spend time with a
pet
EXERCISE
Write poetry
Watch a movie
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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 MODEL
BRAINSTORM: 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
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Is it against the law?
Will someone in authority get
mad?
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Can it harm me?
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Is it against my values?
YOU SHOULD USE THESE RULES:
WHEN YOU NEED A QUICK, SNAP
DECISION!