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 According to the US National Institutes of

Health, “mental health includes our


emotional, psychological, and social
well-being. It affects how we think, feel,
and cope with life.”
 The 1999 US Surgeon General’s Report on
Mental Health defined mental health as
“successful performance of mental
function, resulting in productive activities,
fulfilling relationships with other people,
and the ability to change and cope with
adversity”(Knopf, Park, and Muyle 2008).
 The World Health Organization’s (WHO)
World Health Report released in 2001
stated that “mental health is defined
differently by different experts from
different cultures. Concepts of mental
health include the following:
 Subjective well-being;
 Perceived self- efficacy;
 Autonomy;
 Competence;
 Intergenerational dependence; and
 Self-actualization of one’s intellectual
and emotional potential, among others.”
 One’s personal thoughts and feelings about
one’s overall state of being

 Good mental health is tied to the


individual’s self-concept and emotions
about him.

 A person with a healthy self-concept or self-


identity exudes charm and confidence, is
usually sociable, productive, and can
maintain healthy relationships, a positive
warm regard for oneself serves as a
foundation for mental health.
 Negative thinking (unattractiveness,
inadequacy)

 negative feelings (jealousy, paranoia)

 and behavior (loss of interest in studies,


shunning away people) will result to a
negative self concept and will have a
negative effect on one’s mental health
and well-being.

 These can trigger mental disorders if not


addressed immediately.
 Self-efficacy is one’s perception of one’s
value and worth, effectiveness, and
ability in performing a task or activity.

 Mental health and well- being is also


anchored on one’s self-worth and value
or self-esteem.
 Low self esteem

 set of behavior that are self-destructive


or self- sabotaging

 Example:
low self-esteem (feeling of
unworthiness of love due to flaws)

negative emotion would arise like


HOPELESSNESS
followed by negative behavior like
drug/alcohol addiction
 On the other hand, a person with a
healthy self-concept will move toward
self-fulfilment and self-actualization,
have healthy relationships, and live
happier and fulfilling lives.
 Autonomy deals with one’s capacity to
separate one’s identity from other
significant persons like parents, lovers,
and special friends. It is the capacity of
self direction and having a clearly
defined role identity. Autonomy is crucial
since it defines how a person interacts
with other people.
 Lack of autonomy can lead to co-
dependence among those who cannot
define themselves as separate entities
from people they depend on either
emotionally, physically, socially,
spiritually, or even financially.

 Can lead to relational conflicts as some


stay away from overly needy or clingy
individuals.
 Is related to self-esteem and identity

 Is the perception of one’s capacity to


effectively perform a function or activity
using specific skills and knowledge, and
achieving the desired results at a given
time.
 An individual who is always competent
will always assume full responsibility for
the actions and results of his behavior.

 A competent person will adapt to the


changes, understand why such changes
happen, and will adjust his attitudes and
actions according to the new demands
that those changes bring.
 Refers to the relationships between
individuals who belong to different
generations but may be living separately
as independent, autonomous persons
during a specific period of time.
 Example: Grown up children, pursuing
their own dreams, and are forming their
own “nests,” their parents, who may
already be retired by then, are usually
left at home. This phenomenon is
referred to as the “empty nest.”
 With healthy relationships, older parents
will often be visited by their children

 Trend today: children providing care to


their parents while maintaining their own
independence.

 Technology has helped


intergenerational independence thrive
as it closes the gap of time and space.
 The fulfilment of lower level needs does
not have to be in sequence or
progression.

 One person’s need for love may be


stronger than the need for security.
Example: parents working abroad
 Self-actualization is about fulfilling one’s
perceived potentials, becoming the
person that one has aspired for.
 Have acceptance of their reality, and
have compassion to help solve problems
of other people and society in general

 Spontaneous with thoughts and


behavior, open to change

 Strong need for privacy and solitude


 Highly appreciative of events and
people

 Nurture good mental health and well-


being
 5 life tasks:
 Essence or spirituality
 Work and leisure
 Friendship
 Love
 Self-direction

 The 5 tasks should be balanced in terms


of time spent on each one, and of
course, on the amount of energy one
gives to fulfilling each of the task
 Sense of worth
 Sense of control
 Realistic beliefs
 Emotional awareness and coping
 Problem solving and creativity
 Sense of humor
 Nutrition
 Physical exercise
 Self-care Cultural Identity
 Stress management Gender Identity
 Resiliency- is the capacity to establish
and maintain one’s balance and well-
being in the face of adversity

 Adaptability- is the capacity to adjust


changes necessary for one’s survival and
balance
 An individual who is deprived of sleep,
for example, will be cranky, will have a
short temper, will sometimes become
emotionally sensitive, and will also have
bad memory
 Lack of sleep may skin rashes or acne,
have dark circles around the eyes, and
may even develop bad posture
because of feeling weak and having low
energy. People around may notice and
might even get affected.
 HEALTHY SELF CONCEPT

 HEALTHY MIND AND BODY

 GOOD MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING


(state of wellness where every aspect of
a person is in balance)
 Is a short term and temporary change in
a person’s thoughts, feelings or behavior
that upsets one’s well-being,
interpersonal relationships, and
productivity.
 Refers to diagnosable mental disorders
characterized by changes in one’s
thinking, feeling, and behavior, as well as
in one’s relationships and productivity.
There is usually distress or impaired
functioning during mental illness (Knopf,
Park, and Muyle 2008).
 Conduct or behavior disorders

 Anxiety

 Depression

 Eating disorders

 Risk behaviors (sexual, substance abuse,


and violent behavior)
 CONNECT with the people around you.
Spend time developing relationships.
 Physical activity generates a positive
sense of wellness
 Learning new skills or obtaining new
knowledge can give you a sense of
achievement and a new confidence.
 Giving to others is NOT limited to money
or other material things. A smile or warm
sincere greeting or thank you can
brighten up the day for both the giver
and receiver.
 Be in here and now, be in the present
moment, be aware of what is happening
around you, your own thoughts and
feelings, and the physical sensations that
you experience. This awareness is
referred to as “mindfulness,” and being
mindful can positively change the way
you feel about your life and how you
approach challenges.
 Look for an online test to find out the
type of multiple intelligences that you
have. Among the 9 multiple
intelligences, where are you strong at?
What intelligence are you weak at? How
will you strengthen it?

 What personal difficulties or


vulnerabilities are you experiencing now
as an adolescent? What step are you
using to cope with your difficulties?
 Individually, create
a
 slogan on
 mental health.
 1 whole sheet
 Of paper

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