MENTAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH MENTAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH The ability

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH • The ability to handle the stresses and changes of daily life in a reasonable way. • THE WAY WE THINK, FEEL AND GET ALONG WITH OTHERS.

SIGNS OF MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH (Only write 4) * Have a good attitude * Recognize strengths & & positive outlook. improve weaknesses. * Set realistic goals. * Act responsibly. * Be able to relax and * Be aware of your feelings enjoy alone time as well and express them in as time with others. healthy ways. * Practice empathy * Accept constructive feedback.

EMPATHY • IDENTIFYING WITH AND SHARING ANOTHER PERSON’S FEELING. • EX. YOU KNOW HOW IT IS TO LOSE A LOVED ONE, BECAUSE YOU EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE.

RESILIENCE • THE ABLITY TO RECOVER FROM PROBLEMS OR LOSS. • HOW HAS THE SEAFORD COMMUNITY SHOWN TO BE RESILENT?

PERSONALITY • A mix of likes, dislikes, feelings, attitudes and habits. • the total you - your good and not so good qualities, your uniqueness

THREE FACTORS THAT SHAPE PERSONALITY 1) HEREDITY- traits from parents- shy, outgoing, humorous, etc.

2) ENVIRONMENT Your surroundings. Your friends, family, neighborhood and school.

3) BEHAVIOR The way that you act in certain situations.

TYPES OF PERSONALITIES WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR PERSONALITY TRAITS?

Introvert - a shy, quiet person who enjoys alone time.

Extrovert – an outgoing person who enjoys spending time with others.

Know it all – someone who can’t be wrong.

Excuse maker – rationalizes everything.

Perfectionist – never satisfied