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Chapter 3: Self Esteem and Mental Health
Section One: Building Your Self-Esteem
What Is Self-EsteemSelf-esteem
A measure of how much you value and respect yourself
Benefits of High Self-EsteemIncreased Self RespectIncreased ability to reach goalsIncreased willingness to tryIncreased feelings of value
Risk Of Low Self EsteemMore likely to make unhealthy decisionsMore vulnerable to pressureIncrease risk for depressionIncrease risk of suicide
Self EsteemHigh LowSpeaks up Respects self and othersHas confidenceTries new thingsFeels valuableAdjust to changeFeels optimisticMake GREAT decision
Feels insecureDisrespects self and othersVulnerable to peer
pressureDoesn’t feel valuableFeels depressedFears failureUses drugs and alcoholFeels pessimisticBehave destructively
Developing Self EsteemSelf Concept Interpreting Messages
from OthersHow you view yourself Dealing with what others
say about youPositivenegative
Improving Self EsteemPositive Self TalkAct With IntegrityChoose Supportive FriendsAccept Yourself
Section Two: Using Good Communication Skills
Benefits of Good CommunicationPreventing MisunderstandingsBuilding Healthy RelationshipsExpressing Yourself Effectively
Three Communication StylesPassive: Does not offer oppositionAggressive: Dominates conversationAssertive: Expresses opinions while listening
to others viewpoints
ASSERTIVE IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Section 2 Using Good Communication SkillsChapter 3
Three Major Communication SkillsSpeakingListeningBody Language
Speaking SkillsVoice volumeTone and Pitch“I” messages“You” messagesEmpathy- understanding others feelings
Listening SkillsActive listening
Providing feedbackParaphrasing
Oh really…So what you’re saying is…
Body LanguageBody language- what you are saying when
you are not talkingRolling eyesClenched fistSmilingcrying
Section Three: Mental And Emotional Health
Mental HealthMental Health: mental well being
The ability to cope effectively
A Mentally Healthy Person…Has a sense of controlIs able to endure failures and frustrationsSees events positivelyExpresses emotions effectively
Maslow’s Hierarchy Of NeedsThe needs a person has to reach in order to
become the best they can be.
Maslow’s Hierarchy Of NeedsSelf
actualization: the best a person can be
Esteem Stage: Need to have self
respect
and achieve
goals
Social Stage: Need for love affection and acceptance
Safety Stage: Need for
shelter
and protection
Physical
Stage: Food water sleep exercise
Three Ways To Manage EmotionsTalk it outBlow off steamBe creative
EmotionsAnger-comes from frustrationFear- can be positive or negative
Can keep you from getting in trouble or keep you from trying new things
Guilt-alerts you that you are doing something that is against your values
Jealousy- can cause major problemsLoneliness- join a group or volunteer
Defense MechanismsA way to avoid unpleasant emotions
Section 3 Mental and Emotional HealthChapter 3
Section 3 Mental and Emotional HealthChapter 3
Section 4: Understanding Mental Disorders
What is a Mental DisorderAn illness that affects a persons thoughts
emotions and behaviors
Types of Mental DisordersDepression- caused by a life event or chemical
imbalanceLack of energyWithdrawnAppetite ImpactedFeeling hopeless
Do not wait for depression to go away Face it Identify it Take action
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderADHD
InattentiveImpulsiveEasily Distracted
Medications available
Anxiety DisordersPanic Disorders
Extreme fear for safetyPhobias
Fear that something common may cause injuryObsessive compulsive disorders
The need to do a certain behavior in a certain way
Section 4 Understanding Mental DisordersChapter 3
Ways To Help Mental DisordersPsychotherapyGroup therapyMedication