Self-Esteem and Mental Health

Meet Yourself

What Is Self-Esteem? Self-Esteem is a measure of how much

you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself

How you feel about yourself effects everything you do Why?

Benefits of High Self-Esteem

Increased respect Take care of themselves Don’t give in to peer pressure

Increased ability to reach goals Increased willingness to try

Don’t get discourages easily Increased feeling of value

Valuable part of family, school, and community

Pair and Share What are other benefits of high self-

esteem?

What are some risks of low self-esteem?

Risks of Low Self-Esteem

Vulnerable to peer pressure More likely to make unhealthy choices

May not respect themselves Higher risk of depression and suicide

Eating disorders, running away, and violence

Self-ConceptWho am I?

A measure of how one views oneself Positive self-concept=high self-esteem Negative self-concept=?

How are self-esteem and self-concept related? How are they different?

Improving Your Self-Esteem

Positive Self-Talk Examples…

Act With Integrity The characteristic of doing what one

knows is right Choose Supportive Friends Accept Yourself

Using Good Communication Skills What is communication?

Why do we care about good communication?

Communication Skills Good communication is important

Prevents misunderstandings Builds healthy relationships Allows your to express yourself

Communication StylesPassive: does not offer opposition

when challenged or pressuredAggressive: hostile and unfriendly-

usually leads to bigger conflictAssertive: (most healthy) express

oneself in a direct, respectful way Table on pg. 56

Speaking Skills Voice Volume Tone and Pitch “I” and “You” messages

“I” message-way of explaining how you feel while remaining firm, calm, and polite. (refrains from blame)

“You” message- Empathy-The ability to understand another

person’s feelings, behaviors, and attitudes

Listening Skills Active Listening Paraphrasing Body Language

Review: What is mental health?

What is emotional health?

How are they related?

Mental and Emotional Health Mental health- the state of mental well-

being in which one can cope with the demands of daily life A sense of control—take responsibility Ability to endure failures and frustrations Ability to see events positively Ability to express emotions in a healthy

way

Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsThe Sims

Self-Actualization Mentally and emotionally healthy people

are able to reach this stage It is the achievement of the best that a

person can be These people have reached their full

potential

Critical Thinking Think of a time when you were too

hungry, thirsty, or tired to pay attention in class. Discuss this scenario with a partner. How does Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

apply to these experiences you just shared?