HEALTHY SELF-CONCEPT AT THE CORE OF MENTAL HEALTH & WELL BEING.
It is about understanding, and accepting one's personality, uniqueness and individuality
Embracing meaningful universal human values that define who you are, and how these values form your set of healthy attitudes about other people, situations and things
GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH IS GOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Sleep and nutrition
Poor mental health plays a significant role im diminished immune functioning, and the development of certain illnesses, and eventually premature death
HEALTHY SELF-CONCEPT + HEALTHY MIND AND BODY = GOOD MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING
When all of these elements are in balance, then general well-being is experienced
Well-being is a state of wellness where every aspects of a person is in balance
CHALLENGES TO MENTAL HEALTH & WELL BEING
Mental Health Problem
Is a short term and temporary change in a person's thoughts, feelings or behavior
Mental Illness
Refers to diagnosable mental disorders characterized by changes in one's thinking, feeling and behavior as well as in one's relationship and productivity
WHO POSSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES FACED BY ADOLESCENTS WORLDWIDE:
Anxiety
Depression
Eating disorders
SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
It is very important for an adolescent who may be facing serious difficulties at home or in school to have a reliable adult to talk to
School also provide such services through the Guidance Counselor.
FIVE POPULAR STEPS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH & WELL BEING