Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Person Mentally Healthy

Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Person

Mentally Healthy Positive Self Esteem n Sense of Belonging n Sense of Purpose n Positive Outlook n Autonomy- sense of independence, confidence to make a responsible decision n

Mentally Healthy Realistic about Strengths and Weaknesses n Open minded, flexible n Respects other and needs of others n Uses talents and abilities in a good way n Avoids high risk behavior (next class) n Good time management, yet able to relax n

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs n Basic Human Needs! n Studied by a great psychologist Abraham Maslow. n 5 different levels

Level 1 -Physical Needs n Satisfy basic needs of: Hunger n Thirst n Sleep n Shelter n n Lack of these can lead to illness (chronic and communicable) and eventually death!

Level 2 - Safety Needing to be secure from danger n Both physically and psychologically n Physical n @ home n @ school n Within community n n Psychological n Feeling secure, trusted

Level- 3 Belonging Need to love and be loved. n Need to belong n Within community n Within family n Club or team n Within a school district n Within friends n n Will increase confidence and mental health

Level- 4 Feelings Recognized n Feeling appreciated by a family member, friend, teacher etc. . Studying hard for exams n Playing a sport or joining a club n Volunteering n Awards n Being active n n Gaining respect and self value

Level- 5 Self Actualization n Reaching your full potential as a person Difficult but attainable n Having courage to make changes in your life n Setting and reaching goals n Continuing to set new goals for yourself to reach n Self Discipline n

Self actualization qualities Realism n Acceptance n Autonomy- independent n Be themselves n Be more intimate n Creative n