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What is Mental Health? *How do you define it? Slide 2 Mental Health World Health Organization definition: a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his/her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his/her community. World Health Organization definition: a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his/her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his/her community. Slide 3 Factors that contribute to positive Mental Health Biological, psychological, social factors: Biological, psychological, social factors: Education Education Income level Income level Genetics Genetics Civil, cultural, political rights Civil, cultural, political rights Sense of security and safety Sense of security and safety Physical Health Physical Health Slide 4 More Factors Unconditional love Unconditional love Confidence/self-esteem Confidence/self-esteem Guidance and discipline Guidance and discipline Resiliency- coping skills Resiliency- coping skills Relationships with family and friends Relationships with family and friends Slide 5 Time to think and discuss! Which factors can you have at least some control over? How? Which factors can you have at least some control over? How? Which 3 factors do you think are the most important? Why? Which 3 factors do you think are the most important? Why? Slide 6 Self-concept A persons awareness of their own characteristics and of similarities and differences between themselves and others. A persons awareness of their own characteristics and of similarities and differences between themselves and others. The idea or mental image one has of oneself and ones strengths and weaknesses. The idea or mental image one has of oneself and ones strengths and weaknesses. 3 distinct parts: individual self, relational self, collective self 3 distinct parts: individual self, relational self, collective self Slide 7 Personality Nature and/or nurture?? Nature and/or nurture?? Brainstorm a list of personality traits Brainstorm a list of personality traits The Big Five Factors: Openness, Extraversion, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness The Big Five Factors: Openness, Extraversion, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness Two Personality type tests: Two Personality type tests: -Myers-Briggs -Myers-Briggs -True Colors -True Colors Slide 8 Myers-Briggs Personality Test Which is your natural source of mental energy? Which is your natural source of mental energy? Extraverted (E): Act first and think later, feel deprived when cut off from others, open to and motivated by people and things, enjoy wide variety of people Extraverted (E): Act first and think later, feel deprived when cut off from others, open to and motivated by people and things, enjoy wide variety of people Introverted (I): Think first and act later, need time alone to re-energize, internally motivated, prefer one to one relationships Introverted (I): Think first and act later, need time alone to re-energize, internally motivated, prefer one to one relationships Slide 9 Myers-Briggs Personality Test Which way of perceiving or understanding is most natural to you? Which way of perceiving or understanding is most natural to you? Sensing (S): lives in the now, uses common sense, practical, likes clear information, dislikes guessing when facts are fuzzy Sensing (S): lives in the now, uses common sense, practical, likes clear information, dislikes guessing when facts are fuzzy Intuition (N): thinks about the future, uses imagination, creative, comfortable with fuzzy information and guessing its meaning. Intuition (N): thinks about the future, uses imagination, creative, comfortable with fuzzy information and guessing its meaning. Slide 10 Myers-Briggs Personality Test Which way of forming judgments and making choices is most natural? Which way of forming judgments and making choices is most natural? Thinking (T): use facts/logic when making decisions, knows when tasks need to be accomplished, can objectively analyze things, accepts conflict as a normal part of relationships Thinking (T): use facts/logic when making decisions, knows when tasks need to be accomplished, can objectively analyze things, accepts conflict as a normal part of relationships Feeling (F): use feelings when making decisions, sensitive to others needs, seeks consensus, very uncomfortable with conflict Feeling (F): use feelings when making decisions, sensitive to others needs, seeks consensus, very uncomfortable with conflict Slide 11 Myers-Briggs Personality Test What is your action orientation towards the outside world? What is your action orientation towards the outside world? Judging (J): plan before action, follows step-by-step segments, works best and avoids stress by keeping to a plan, uses routines and dates to manage life Judging (J): plan before action, follows step-by-step segments, works best and avoids stress by keeping to a plan, uses routines and dates to manage life Perceiving (P): action without a plan, likes to multi- task, works best close to deadline, avoids things that interfere with flexibility, freedom and variety Perceiving (P): action without a plan, likes to multi- task, works best close to deadline, avoids things that interfere with flexibility, freedom and variety Slide 12 Myers-Briggs Personality Results WWW.truity.com/view/types WWW.truity.com/view/types WWW.truity.com/view/types Slide 13 Values Definition: a collection of guiding principles and beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment. Definition: a collection of guiding principles and beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment. They should determine your priorities They should determine your priorities When your behavior and actions match your values, life is usually good! When they dont, things feel wrong and can cause real unhappiness. When your behavior and actions match your values, life is usually good! When they dont, things feel wrong and can cause real unhappiness. This is why making a conscious effort to identify your values is so important. This is why making a conscious effort to identify your values is so important. Slide 14 Self-Esteem Confidence in ones own worth or abilities Confidence in ones own worth or abilities Self-worth, personal value, dignity, self-respect Self-worth, personal value, dignity, self-respect Factors that influence: sense of security, attitudes of adults (parents, relatives, teachers, coaches), peers and the peer group one belongs to, roles and status in a group, reactions of others, comparison with others, social roles, social media (print, TV and movies, music, internet), body image, social experiences, performance Factors that influence: sense of security, attitudes of adults (parents, relatives, teachers, coaches), peers and the peer group one belongs to, roles and status in a group, reactions of others, comparison with others, social roles, social media (print, TV and movies, music, internet), body image, social experiences, performance Slide 15 Candy Activity Key Red- appearance Red- appearance Orange- award/accomplishment Orange- award/accomplishment Blue- strong school subject Blue- strong school subject Green- activity/hobby Green- activity/hobby Yellow- something nice youve done for others Yellow- something nice youve done for others Brown/Purple- personality characteristic you like about yourself Brown/Purple- personality characteristic you like about yourself Slide 16 Watch the video and then write a one word reaction! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8 U8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8 U8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8 U8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8 U8 Slide 17 Setting Goals Identifying something you want to accomplish and devising a plan to achieve the result you want. Identifying something you want to accomplish and devising a plan to achieve the result you want. Types: short-term ( days to 1-2 years), long-term (2 or more years) Types: short-term ( days to 1-2 years), long-term (2 or more years) Why should we set goals? Why should we set goals? *Creates clarity *Organization *Creates clarity *Organization *Sense of purpose *Motivation *Sense of purpose *Motivation *Improves outlook *Improves self-confidence *Improves outlook *Improves self-confidence *Reduces stress *Improves use of time *Reduces stress *Improves use of time Slide 18 Setting Goals (continued) Key points to remember: Key points to remember: *Set goals that motivate you (ones that are important to you and relate to your priorities) *Set goals that motivate you (ones that are important to you and relate to your priorities) *Put goals in writing (makes it real and tangible) *Put goals in writing (makes it real and tangible) *Make an action plan (write out individual steps) *Make an action plan (write out individual steps) *Goals should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Rewarding/Relevant, Time-oriented. *Goals should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Rewarding/Relevant, Time-oriented. *Stick with it! (build in reminders, schedule time to review, realize its an ongoing activity) *Stick with it! (build in reminders, schedule time to review, realize its an ongoing activity) Slide 19 Examples of goals Short-term: I will make 3 new friends by the end of the school year. Short-term: I will make 3 new friends by the end of the school year. Long-term: I will graduate from high school in the top 10% of my class. Long-term: I will graduate from high school in the top 10% of my class. Are these SMART goals? Are these SMART goals? Why or why not? Why or why not? Slide 20 List the emotions you see Dustbowl and VanDyke Dustbowl and VanDyke Slide 21 Emotional Maturity Slide 22 Slide 23 Emotional Intelligence Slide 24 Coping Strategies Positive coping- enables you to restore emotional balance and solve problems respectfully. Positive coping- enables you to restore emotional balance and solve problems respectfully. Negative coping- does not restore emotional balance and does not solve problems. It may be harmful and hurtful to you and others. Negative coping- does not restore emotional balance and does not solve problems. It may be harmful and hurtful to you and others. Neutral coping- neither positive or negative, if used too often, it could be harmful. Neutral coping- neither positive or negative, if used too often, it could be harmful. Time-out- helps you calm down but it is only temporary and will not solve the problem. Time-out- helps you calm down but it is only temporary and will not solve the problem.