Self-Esteem
and Mental Health
Health – 3B
Group #3
Bernal, Hector; Gordy, Adera ; Jaquez, Nayeli;
McDaniel, Bryanna ; Pinaroc, Elena ;
Rodriguez, Esli.
This information is important because…• You can gain a better understanding about building Self Esteem
• Help with your communication skills
• Learn effective ways to deal with mental and emotional health• Gain knowledge about disorders
and what you can do
Build
ing
Your
Se
lf-Es
teem
What is Self-Esteem?-self-esteem is a measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.-affects everything you
do(EXAMPLE)
Benefits of High Self-Esteem
• Disrespect self and others• Harms one’s mental health• Makes unhealthy decisions• Vulnerable to peer pressure
Risks of Low Self-Esteem
• Increased respect• Increased ability to reach goals• Increased willingness to try• Increased feelings of value
High Self-Esteem Low Self-Esteem
• speaks up for his/her self
• Respect self and others
• Has confidence
• Tries new things
• Feels valuable
• Adjusts to changes • Optimistic
• Makes decisions basedon values
• Feels insecure
• Disrespectful
• Vulnerable to peer pressure
• Doesn’t feel valuable
• Feels depressed
• Fears failure
• Uses drugs/alcohol
• Optimistic
• Behaves destructively
Both , High self-esteem
And low self-esteem
can increase or decrease
The
Deve
lopm
ent
of S
elf-E
stee
m • Develops when you are born• Varies• Self-concept
• Interpreting messages • from others
Impr
ovin
g yo
ur
Self-
Este
em• Positive self-talk• Acting with integrity• Having/choosing
supportive friends• Accepting yourself
Impo
rtanc
e Of
Go
od
Com
mun
icatio
n• Misunderstandings • Relationships• Needs and Wants
Sender Receiver
Com
mun
icatio
n St
yles
• Passive: when you don’t offer aggression when challenged
• Aggressive: when you express anger towards an other person
• Assertive: when you express yourself in a respectful manner
Time for some skills…
Which sentence expresses an assertive communication skill?
B - You are such a jerk! Let’s see how you feel when I ruin your things!
A - My favorite shirt is ruined, you should replace it
C - I think you should go jump off of a very tall building without a parachute.
A - My favorite shirt is ruined, you should replace it.
Spea
king
Skills • Voice Volume
• Tone and Pitch• “I” and “You” Messages• Empathy
Tips F
or G
ood
Com
mun
icatio
n• Vocabulary• Listen• Be open-minded• Emotional state• Organizations
Toas
tmas
ters
• Gateway Toastmasters 6400 Gateway Blvd. E, El Paso, TX, 79905 (915) 494-0228 Neighborhood: Tejas Hours: Every Monday from 12:30-1:30 Accessible to persons with disabilities.
• Eastside Toastmasters Club 10780 Pebble Hills Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79936 (915) 852-1696 Venue Type: Club / Meeting Hall Neighborhood: Pico Norte Hours: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Accessible to persons with disabilities.
Time for some skills…
Which of the following expresses an anger tone?
B – What ARE you doing?
A – What are you DOING?
C – WHAT are you doing?C – WHAT are you doing?
Liste
ning
Skil
ls
Good Listening Skills:• You are interested• In an emotional situation you..• Understanding the person..Key Factors:
• Active Listening• Paraphrasing • Open-ended Questions• Reflective Statements
Body Language…
What is one way you can demonstrate body language?
B – ReadingA – Winking
C – EatingD – Flying
A – Winking
Body
Lang
uage
Different Types:•Attentive Body Language•Bored Body Language•Defensive Body Language•Emotional Body Language•Power Body Language•Relaxed Body Language•Romantic Body Language
Actions:• Winking• Opening eyes wide• Opening mouth wide
Ment
al H
ealth
What is mental health?Mental health is based on our own interactions. Factors that cause mental
health problems:• Environmental Factors• Biological Factors• Genetics
Finding yourself…
How can you achieve self-actualization?
B – Doing Community serviceA – When you correct your mistakes
C – Reaching your full potentialD – Finding the meaning of lifeC – Reaching your full potential
Hier
arch
y of
Ne
eds
• Self-actualization • Abraham Maslow• Hardships may threaten basic needs
Cont
rollin
g Yo
ur
Emot
ions
• Emotion is in response to life experience• Key to self-actualization• How you express
yourself matters •-Role-play
• Anger• Fear• Guilt• Jealousy• LonelinessMana
ging
Emot
ions
The 5 most difficult
• Be aware of your breathing.
• Write your feelings down in a
private journal • Speak up when an issue is
important to you• Temporarily distract yourself.
• Remember that your feelings
will change eventually• Be kind to yourself. • Contact supportive
people and discuss your feelings or situation…
Managing Emotions
Defe
nse
Mech
anism
• Have few long-term benefits • Mostly short term
• Denial and Projection • Make sure your emotions are in check
Wha
t are
men
tal
diso
rder
s?
A mental disorder is an
illness that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions, and/or behavior.
daily challenges
high self-esteem healthy relationships
Don’t
be af
raid!
A symptom is a change that a person notices in his
or her body or mind that is
caused by a disease or disorder.
According to NAMI (National
Association Mental Institution), 57.7 million Americans have mental disorders.
Can You Guess The Mental Disorder?
Feeling of extreme sadness:
B - Depression
A – Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder
C – Anxiety DisorderB - Depression
• Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings• Pessimism• guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness• Irritability, restlessness• decreased energy• Difficulty concentrating• Insomnia, or excessive sleeping• Overeating, or appetite loss• Cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even
with treatment.• Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
Almost anyone can become depressed, but 1 out of 10 U.S
individuals can experience severe depression:
According to:
Can You Guess The Mental Disorder?
Obsessive Compulsive:
B - Depression
A – Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder
C – Anxiety DisorderC – Anxiety Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders affect about 40 million American individuals 16 years and older (about 27%) panic disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia (or social anxiety disorder), specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
According to:
A – Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Can You Guess The Mental Disorder?
Constant Impulsivity:
A – Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B - DepressionC – Anxiety Disorder
• Children who have symptoms of inattention may: Be easily distracted, forget things, Have difficulty focusing on one thing Not seem to listen when spoken to
• Children who have symptoms of hyperactivity may: Fidget and squirm in their seats; Talk
nonstop Dash around, touching or playing with
anything and everything in sight
According to:
ADHD can affect any child, the causes: scientist are unsure of.
According to:
• Children who have symptoms of impulsivity may: Be very impatient
Blurt out inappropriate comments, and act without regard for consequences
Have difficulty waiting for things Often interrupt conversations.
Inattention, Hyperactivity & ImpulsivityThat lasts longer than 6 months.
Caus
es o
f Men
tal
Diso
rder
s
Mental disorders and phobias can have
triggers or are inherited. According to National Institute of Mental
Health, Schizophrenia is genetic. Injury / Physical disorder can affect the
brain.
Brain tumors, alcoholism, and some
infections Some can be treatable and even
curable.
Treating A Mental
Disorder…Which of these three treatments do NOT
require a psychiatrist?
B - MedicationA – Psychotherapy
C – Group TherapyC – Group Therapy
Help
for M
enta
l Di
sord
ers
First step: talk to a trusted
adult
Psychotherapy: Has a licensed therapist; helps with
phobias as well as counsel
peopleGroup Therapy: A licensed
therapist conducts a group of
people with the same disorder.
Medication: Some disorders
can be treated with medication –
Get H
elp!
Cita
tions
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Retrieved from http://
www.selfesteem.org/what_is_selfeste em.htm
• Clinic, M. (2009, october 16). When wrinkles
appear: Tips for the beauty of self- acceptance.
Retrieved from http://
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Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success
Guide. Retrieved from http://
hcp.nku.edu/counselingservices/clienteducation/
listeningskills.php • Foundation, L. B. (1995). Our purpose. Retrieved
from http://www.selfesteem.org/
• Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body
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