Educational

Interpret the concepts Background

of mental health and
Create a plan to stay
psychological well-
mentally healthy
being in everyday
during adolescence.
observations about
Identify your own
mental health
vulnerabilities; and
problems during
adolescence;
Introduction
 What is
Mental
Mental Health is the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect
your life.

Health?
Good mental health leads to a positive self-image and in turn, satisfying
relationships with friends and others. Having good mental health helps
you make good decisions and deal with life’s challenges at home, work,
or school.

It is not uncommon for teenagers to develop problems with their mental

health. Problems can range from mild to severe and can include
depression, anxiety, body esteem issues, and suicide, among others.

Research shows that effective treatments are available that can help
 Self Esteem and
Body
Self-esteem is all about how much Esteem
you feel
you are worth — and how much you feel
other people value you.
Self-esteem is important because feeling
good about yourself can affect your mental
health and how you behave.

Body image is how you view your physical

self — including whether you feel you are
attractive and whether others like your looks.
For many people, especially people in their
early teens, body image can be closely
linked to self-esteem.
 Vision and
VISION
Mission MISSION

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 What Influences a
Person's Self-Esteem?
PUBERTY AND
•Some peopleDEVELOPMENT
struggle with their self-esteem and body image
when they begin puberty because it's a time when the body
goes through many changes.

These changes, combined with wanting to feel accepted by

our friends, mean it can be tempting to compare ourselves
with others. The trouble with that is, that not everyone grows
or develops at the same time or in the same way
 What Influences a
Person's Self-Esteem?
Media Images and Other
•Our tweens and early teens are a time when we become more
Outside Influences
aware of celebrities and media images — as well as how other kids
look and how we fit in.

•We might start to compare ourselves with other people or media

images ("ideals" that are frequently airbrushed). All of this can affect
how we feel about ourselves and our bodies even as we grow into our
teens.
 What Influences a
Person's Self-Esteem?
Families •Family members might
struggle with their own body

and
•Family life School
can sometimes
influence our body image.
image or criticize their kids'
looks (“Why do you wear your
hair so long?" or “How come
Some parents or coaches
you can't wear pants that fit
might be too focused on
you?"). This can all influence a
looking a certain way or
person's self-esteem,
"making weight" for a sports
especially if they're sensitive to
team.
other people’s comments.
 SUPPORT STRATEGIES/
Community Mental Health
Resources
 Here are some strategies for
supporting someone with mental
health concerns:
Learn as much as you can about mental illness so that you
understand what is going on for them.

If you are a close friend or family member of someone with a

mental health problem, make sure that you get help as well.
Talk to someone about what is happening. This will help you be
a better support person.

Put the person’s life before your friendship. If the person

mentions thoughts of suicide, don’t keep it secret, even if the
 Here are some strategies for
supporting someone with mental
health concerns:
Encourage the person to seek help and support from an adult.

Spend time with the person and listen to his/her concerns.

Be hopeful; help them feel like their life will get better.

Stand by them. Invite your friend to things that you are doing;
keeping busy and staying in touch with friends will help your
friend feel better when they are ready.
HEALTHY
and
EATING
MENTAL
HEALTH
 HEALTHY EATING AND
MENTAL
Healthy eating nourishes the body, HEALTH
including the brain, and
supports mental health through:
•Improved overall health and vitality
•Increased ability to concentrate
•Reduced irritability and mood swings
•Lowered risk of mental illness
There is some evidence that healthy eating may be a factor in
lowered risk of depression and improved ability to deal with
stress and anxiety (Healthy U Alberta, 2009).
PHYSICAL
and
ACTIVITY
MENTAL
HEALTH
 Physical Activity and
•Physical activity can make you feel good physically and build
Mental
confidence. Evidence suggests Health
that physical activity may contribute to
improved mood and increased self-esteem, self-confidence, and sense
of control (UK Dept of Health, 2004; Fox, 1999).
•Some types of physical activity may provide an opportunity to
connect with others and develop supportive relationships. Getting
physically active may (CSEP, 2011):
•Make you feel better physically and feel better about yourself.
•Improve your mood.
•Improve self-esteem
•Reduce physical reactions to stress.
•Help you sleep better.
•Give you more energy.
 Physical Activity and
Physical activity may be effective in preventing or reducing symptoms
Mental Health
associated with anxiety and depression. How physical activity
improves mood and relieves anxiety is not yet clear. Some theories
propose that physical activity (UK Dept. of Health, 2004; Fox, 1999):
•Increases body temperature, thus relaxing muscle tension.
•Releases feel-good chemicals that improve mood.
•Offers a “time-out” from worries and depressing thoughts.
•Increases self-confidence, feeling of competence and a sense of
mastery.
•Provides a sense of belonging and mutual support when participating
with others.
SLEEP
and
MENTAL
HEALTH
Sleep and Mental
Health
Most teens need 9-11 hours of sleep every
night. Problems from not being fully rested
include:
•Irritability
•Difficulty concentrating and learning
•Don’t move information from short-term to
long-term memory as well
•Falling asleep in class
•Mood swings and behavior problems
•More accident prone
•More prone to depression
Sleep and Mental
Health
Suggestions for getting a good night’s sleep:
•Stay away from stimulants like caffeine in
the evening, including chocolate, colas, and
other caffeinated beverages. These delay
sleep and increase night waking.
•Do not go to bed hungry, have a light
snack.
•Turn off any TV’s, computers, or cellphones,
or just do not have electronics in the
bedroom.
•Disengage from any stimulating activities
like exercise, computer games or talking on
Sleep and Mental
Health
Suggestions for getting a good night’s sleep:
•Taking a warm bath or shower helps
prepare the body for sleep.
•If you are not feeling rested and
functioning at your best most days, talk to
your parents. You may need to speak to a
doctor if you are having problems sleeping
in spite of trying the above tips.
•Try a cup of hot milk.
 EXERCISES: SIGNS OF
TROUBLE: DEPRESSION
(Ungraded)
APPLICATION AND EVALUATION
(10 POINTS)
Instruction: Pretend that you are Abby and write an answer to the letter
writer “Tired at School”.
Q1 ASSIGNMENT #___: SLEEP AND
BEDTIME ACTIVITIES DIARY
 About Me

“I always like to look on

the optimistic side of life,
but I am realistic enough
to know that life is a
complex matter.”
—Walt Disney
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