Mental Health

Mental Health Vocabulary

Mental Health – How a person

feels about themselves.

Self-Image – How a person feels about their appearance and

personality.

Self-Esteem – The feelings that a person

has about themselves.

Peers – people of the

same age group.

Peer Pressure – Strong influence that people of the same age group have on

another.

Can you think of a time when you

experienced peer pressure?

What are some ways to say NO to peer

pressure?

Body Language – Nonverbal

communication that includes the

use of facial expressions and

body movements.

Stress – The bodies reaction to a demanding

situation.

The Responsible Decision-Making

Model

•1. Describe the situation that

requires a decision.

•2. List possible decisions you might make.

•3. Share the list of possible decisions

with a trusted adult.

•4. Evaluate the consequences of each decision.

Will the decision result in actions that:

•Are healthful?

•Are safe?

•Are legal?

Will the decision result in actions that:

• Show respect for myself and others?

• Follow the guidelines of responsible adults?

• Demonstrate good character?

•5. Decide which decision is

responsible and most appropriate.

•6. Act on your decision and evaluate the

results.

Decision De-Terminator

STRESS

Health Suffers If You Cannot Handle Stress

Results of Not Handling Stress

• Headaches• Stomachaches• Lack of sleep

• Lack of appetite• Overeating

• Loss of confidence

What is one of the best ways to

handle a conflict in a stressful situation?

•Use of drugs to feel less stressed

•Loss of self-respect

•Harmful decisions and behaviors

Results of Not Handling

Conflict

Ways to Reduce Stress

• Exercise• Talk about it with a

trusted adult• Music• Relaxation

Techniques• Deep Breathing• Seek Medical Help• Medicine

More Stress Reducers

• Sports• Clubs• Written Expression• Fresh Air• Proper Nutrition• Sleep• Activities that you

find relaxing

STRESS TEST

SUICIDE

Suicide Prevention Strategies

#1 - Warning Signs of Depression

• Making a direct statement about death, such as “No one would miss me if I were dead.”

• Talking about a method of suicide, such as using a gun or overdose.

#1 - Warning Signs of Depression

• Having a close friend or relative who attempted or committed suicide.

• Giving away possessions.

#1 - Warning Signs of Depression

• Running away.

• Using Alcohol or other drugs

#2 - Listen without giving

advice.

#3 - Take any suicide threat

seriously.

#4 – DO NOT promise to keep

the suicide threat a secret.

#5 - Call a parent, guardian, or

another responsible adult

right away.

#6 - Stay with the person until a

responsible adult arrives.

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Mental Health TEST