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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 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