Characteristics Of Good Mental And Emotional Health Flashcards
What is mental health?
A person’s ability to recognize and cope with the daily demands of life.
What is emotional health?
A person’s ability to express feeling appropriately.
What are signs of high self-esteem?
Better able to accept challenges and failures
Realistic about strengths weaknesses
Respect you self AND others
What is a sense of purpose?
Recognizes personal value
Achieves goals
Avoids high-risk behavior
Open-minded
What is a sense of belonging?
Provides comfort and assurance
Seeks out nurturing relationships
What is a sense of contentment?
Ability to see events positively
Balance between work/play or rest/activity
Expresses appropriate emotions
Define independence
Confident to make decisions
Responsible for personal behavior
Sense of autonomy ☀️
What are some healthy responses?
Being open-minded
Being respectful
Being flexible with the situation and outcome
Expressing emotions appropriately
