PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 11 -12

MODULE 4

Mental Health and Well-Being in

Middle and Late Adolescence

EsP-PD11/12CA-Id-4.1
EsP-PD11/12CS-If-5.2
EsP-PD11/12CS-Ig-5.3

Edna U. Frontuna
Module Developer

Enecita F. Arlos - Validator

Cielito Zamora Senior High School

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 Most Essential Learning Competencies:

1.Describe the concepts of mental health and psychological well-being in everyday

observations about mental health problem during adolescence. EsP-PD11/12CA-Id-4.1
2.Identify cause and effects of stress in one’s life. EsP-PD11/12CS-If-5.2
3.Demonstrate personal ways to cope with stress and maintain mental health. EsP-
PD11/12CS-Ig-5.3

To the Learners

How to use this module

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks to avoid disruptions.
Read the instructions with understanding to enjoy the objectives of this module. Have
fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page.

2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, keep that in mind.

Expectations

At the end of the module, you will be able to:

1. discuss understanding of mental health and psychological well-being to identify ways
to cope up with stress during adolescence,
2. identify causes and effects of stress in one’s life, and
3. demonstrate personal ways to cope with stress and maintain mental health.

Pre-Test

Multiple Choice. Direction: Read and understand the statements. Write the letter of
the correct answer from the choices given.
1.This is how you view your physical self - including whether you feel you are attractive
and whether others like your looks.
A. Mental Health B. Self- esteem C. Body Image D. Schizophrenia

2.The feeling of how much your self-worth- and how much other people value you.
A. Mental Health B. self- esteem C. Body Image D. Schizophrenia

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3. It’s the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect your life.
A. Mental Health B. Self- esteem C. Body Image D. Schizophrenia

4.These people may binge eat (eat to excess) and then compensate in extreme ways
like
throwing up and exercising all the time.
A .Depression B. Anorexia C. Bulimia D. Stress

5. Fear in weight gain and a distorted view of their body size and shape
A. Depression B. Anorexia C. Bulimia D. Stress

6. A disorder that makes the brain think that it sees or hears things that aren’t really
there.
A. Depression B. Schizophrenia C. Anorexia D. Stress

7. A mental health challenge that makes a person feel very sad all the time.
A. Depression B. Schizophrenia C. Anorexia D. Stress

8. Feeling anxious and nervous is common. Your heart starts pounding, you breathe
fast or stomach upset may occur.
A. Stress B. Depression C. Anxiety D. Self-esteem

9. A leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24, 90% have mental illness.
A. Stress B. Suicide C. Bulimia D. Sleep

10. Lack of this may cause irritability, difficulty concentrating and more prone to
depression.
A. Mental health B. Body Image C. Sleep D. Stress

Looking Back

In the previous lessons, you learned how to cope with stress and how to use the
power of the mind in making and planning for a healthy life. We discussed about
understanding the left and right brain functions; explored the mind-mapping techniques
and how to develop our brain. Let’s consider the following questions:
1. What is the dominant side of the brain?
2. Is mind mapping important? Why or why not?
3. What can you do to get smarter?

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 Brief Introduction

In this chapter, we will look at the concept of mental health and well-being, and why
this is important, particularly to the adolescent. “Mental health is a state of well-being in
which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses
of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her
community” (WHO- April 13,2020).
Mental Health. It’s the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect your
life. Good mental health leads to positive self-image and in-turn, satisfying relationships
with friends and others.

Activity 1:

MEDIA MOTIVES Worksheet

Instruction:
1. Choose an advertisement that promotes beauty product or health care.
2. Decide which advertisement that you will critique.
3. “Decode” the ad as they proceed through the worksheet by giving its
definition.
4. Present your worksheet and submit in the google classroom or thru the
messenger.

Instructor Note:
There is no formal answer key to accompany the “definition” sheet- the intent is for
you to arrive at your own understanding of the techniques and impact of media
messages, what motivates the advertising industry and its effect on the body image.

1. What type of product or service is featured in your ad?

2. What approach has the advertiser used to promote or sell this product or service.
3. Here are some of the methods that advertisers use to attract consumer:
➢ Sex Appeal
➢ Highest Quality Available
➢ Financial Plans / Installment Incentives
➢ Homestyle or Traditional
➢ New & Improved
➢ Name Brands & Logos
➢ Health & Safety
4. What message does this ad give the consumer?
5. Do you think that this approach is effective advertising for the product? Why or why
not?
6. In what ways, if any, could any part of this advertisement impact a person’s body
image? (e.g. the product itself, the models selling, the way it is being presented)

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 Activity 2:

Research on Anxiety and Depression Disorders.

Test Your Mood Yes No

Do you feel sad, depressed or down most of the time?
Are you unable to enjoy the things that once gave you pleasure?
Do you feel tired or lack of energy most of the time?
Do you have trouble sleeping or do you sleep too much?
Do you find it difficult to concentrate or make decisions?
Have you had an increase or decrease in appetite or weight?
Have you had feelings of worthlessness or guilt?
Have you felt frightened or had panic attack for no reason at all?
Have you felt restless and found it difficult to sit still?
Have you felt like you just cannot go on or had thoughts of death?

Activity 3:

Song: “You Say” by Lauren Daigle

“I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I’m not enough. Every single lie that tells
me I will never measure up. Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low?
Remind me once again just who I am, because I need to know… You say I am loved
when I can’t feel a thing. You say I am strong when I think I am weak. And You say I
am held when I am falling short. And when I don’t belong, You say I am Yours. And I
believe, what You say of me”.
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Processing Questions:

1. What have you learned from the song “You Say”?

2. Do you think this person has signs of anxiety or merely stress?
3. As a friend, how can you help a person struggling with anxiety and
depression?

Remember

➢ Mental health is the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect your life.

➢ All media images and messages are constructions. They are NOT reflections of
reality.

➢ Advertisements are created to do one thing: convince you to buy or support a

specific product or service.

➢ Self-esteem is all about how much you feel you are worth – and how much you
feel other people value you.
➢ Body Image is how you view your physical self- including whether you feel you
are attractive and whether others like your looks.

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➢ There are three that influences a person’s self-esteem: puberty and
development, media images and outside influences, families and school.

➢ Eating disorders are marked by a variety of emotional, physical, and behavioral

changes. The most common eating disorders are: Anorexia and Bulimia
disorders.

➢ People with Anorexia have a real fear of weight gain and a distorted view of their
body size and shape. Many teens with anorexia restrict their food intake by
dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

➢ With Bulimia, people might binge eat (eat to excess) and then try to compensate
in extreme ways, such as making themselves throw up or exercising all the time,
to prevent weight gain.

➢ Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24. At least
90% of those who die by suicide have mental illness. If a friend mentions
thoughts of suicide or self-harm, you NEED to tell an adult.

➢ There are disorders that are associated with stress, anxiety and depression.
These are; ADHD, Anxiety Panic disorder, Autism spectrum, Bipolar, Depression,
PTSD, and Schizophrenia.

➢ ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is pretty common and can make
it hard to focus and sit still. ADHD according to American Psychiatric Association
(APA) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children.

➢ Anxiety (Panic Disorder) Have you ever been really nervous? A Panic disorder
can happen anywhere, any time. You may feel terrified and overwhelmed, even
though you’re not in danger.

➢ Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition related to brain development that

impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in
social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and
repetitive patterns of behavior.

➢ Bipolar Disorder is an illness that produces dramatic swings in mood. A person

with Bipolar Disorder will alternate between periods of elevated mood or ‘mania’
and period of depression or intense sadness.

➢ Depression (major Depressive Disorder) is a mental health challenge that makes

a person feel very sad all the time and has loss of interest. Depression may
require long-term treatment, but it can be treated with medication and
psychotherapy.

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 ➢ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s
triggered by a terrifying event either experiencing or witnessing it and symptoms
may include flashback nightmares and severe anxiety. Seeking mental health
professional can help together with the support of friends and family.

➢ Schizophrenia can make the brain think it sees or hears things that don’t exist.
They may start to think that people are trying to control them or read their minds.
Treatment can be through medication and therapy together with the support of
family and friends.

➢ There are five popular steps to improve mental health and well-being: connect,
be active, keep learning, be generous and take notice.

➢ Here are some strategies for supporting someone with mental health concerns:
1. Encourage the person to seek help and support from an adult.
2.Spend time with the person, listen to his/her concerns
3.Be hopeful; help them feel like their life will get better.
4.Stand by them. Invite your friend to things that you are busy with.
5. Learn as much as you can about mental illness so that you will understand
what is going on in them.
6.If you are a close friend or family member of someone with a mental health
problem, make sure that you get help as well.

7.Put the person’s life before your friendship. If the person mentions thoughts of
suicide, don’t keep it a secret, even if the person has asked you to.

How to cope up with stress?

➢ Healthy eating nourishes the body, including the brain, and supports mental
health. Healthy eating may lower risk of mental illness.

➢ Physical activity may contribute to improved mood and self-esteem, self -

confidence and sense of control. It may reduce physical reactions to stress. And
will help you sleep better.

➢ Most teens need 8-10 hours of sleep every night. Problems may arise from not
being fully rested like irritability, difficulty in concentration, behavior problems,
prone to accident and depression.

Getting a good night sleep:

1. Stay away from stimulants like coffee, chocolates, colas and caffeinated
beverages in the evening. A cup of hot milk is better.

2. Do not go to bed hungry, have a light snack.

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 3. Turn off electronic devices in the bedroom like TV’s, computers, cellphones,
and tablets.

4. Avoid stimulating activities like exercise, computer games and talking on the
phone 30 minutes prior to bedtime. Reading can help you fall asleep.

5. A warm bath prepares the body for sleep.

6. You may visit a doctor if you are having a sleep problem in spite of trying the
above tips.

Check your understanding

1. What personal difficulties or vulnerabilities are you experiencing now as an

adolescent?

2. How does a healthy self-concept influence or affect one’s mental health?

Post Test

Multiple Choice. Direction: Read and understand the statements. Write the letter of

the correct answer.

1. This is how you view your physical self - including whether you feel you are attractive

and whether others like your looks.

A. Mental Health B. Self- esteem C. Body Image D. Schizophrenia

2. The feeling of how much your self-worth- and how much other people value you.
A. Mental Health B. Self- esteem C. Body Image D. Schizophrenia

3. It’s the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect your life.
A. Mental Health B. Self- esteem C. Body Image D. Schizophrenia

4.These people may binge eat (eat to excess) and then compensate in extreme ways
like throwing up and exercising all the time.
A. Depression B. Anorexia C. Bulimia D. Stress

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5. Fear in weight gain and a distorted view of their body size and shape.
A. Depression B. Anorexia C. Bulimia D. Stress

6. A disorder that makes the brain think that it sees or hears things that aren’t really
there.
A. Depression B. Schizophrenia C. Anorexia D. Stress

7. A mental health challenge that makes a person feel very sad all the time.
A. Depression B. Schizophrenia C. Anorexia D. Stress

8. Feeling anxious and nervous is common. Your heart starts pounding, you breathe
fast or stomach upset may occur.
A. Stress B. Depression C. Anxiety D. Self-esteem

9. A leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24, 90% have mental illness.
A. Stress B. Suicide C. Bulimia D. Sleep

10. Lack of this may cause irritability, difficulty concentrating and more prone to
depression.
A. Mental health B. Body Image C. Sleep D. Stress

Reflection

1. In order to stay mentally healthy, I must

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2.Upon knowing of my friend’s depression and suicidal attempts, I will
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