Mental/Emotional Health Notes

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the ability to accept yourself and others

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Mental/Emotional Health -

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the ability to understand your thoughts, emotions, and values and how they can influence your behavior

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Self Awareness -

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how much you value respect and feel confident about yourself

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Self esteem-

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based on being a person of good character

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Healthy identity-

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describes who you are; some parts depend on your age + situation in life

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Personal identity -

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complex set of characteristics that make you unique; an aspect of identity

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Personality -

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some who is successful or behavior serves as an example for you

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Role model -

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qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves; plays a major role in decisions, actions, and behaviors

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Character -

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an outward expression of inner values; is a vital part of a healthy identity

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Good Character -

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a firm observance of core ethical values

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Integrity -

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helps you see things objectively when emotions or your perspective could cloud your thinking

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Constructive Criticism -

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signals that tell you mind and body how to react

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Emotions -

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chemicals produced by your glands that regulate the activities of your body cells; dictate your emotions

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Hormones -

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process that protects individuals from strong or stressful emotions in situations

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Defense mechanism -

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intentional use of unruly behavior

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Hostility -

Question 16

what are the three functions mental/emotional health help you with

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helps you function effectively each day, helps you express and manage your emotions, and helps you deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life

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are happy and enjoy their lives. These people are confident and very flexible.

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mentally healthy people

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what else does mental health influence?

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social/physical health

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worrying too much can cause

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an unhealthy diet, lose sleep, or stop exercising.

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what does good mental health allow?

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resilience

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have the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment

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Resilient people

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Understanding your needs and meeting them in healthy ways will help you reach what?

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your highest potential

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a good sign of mental and emotional health.

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Acknowledging your emotions

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During adolescence emotional changes are triggered by

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hormones

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one of the most difficult emotions to handle.

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Anger

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Sometimes to manage emotions you put up your

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defense mechanism

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5 Characteristics of good mental and emotional health:

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• Sense of belonging
• Sense of purpose
• Positive outlook
• You’re self sufficient
• Healthy self esteem

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5 levels of the hierarchy of needs:

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• Physical needs
• Safety needs
• Need to belong
• Esteem needs
• Need to reach potential

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6 traits of good character:

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• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship

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3 ways to handle your anger:

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• Do something to relax
• Channel your energy in a different direction
• Talk to someone you trust