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What is the primary difference between mental and emotional health?
Which of the following best illustrates a characteristic of someone with positive mental and emotional health?
What is one key benefit of having positive mental and emotional health?
Which statement is true about the difference between a mental health condition and a mental illness?
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How does family influence mental and emotional health?
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What is one common cognitive distortion that can impact mental health?
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What is one step you can take to challenge a cognitive distortion?
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Which behavior indicates a potential need for professional mental health help?
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In what ways can a person benefit from seeking professional help for mental health issues?
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What should be considered when evaluating the influence of family on mental and emotional health?
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Study Notes
Emotional Health and Well-Being
- Recognizing the characteristics of mental and emotional health is essential for overall well-being.
Mental and Emotional Health
- Mental health refers to how we observe and interpret information, including events and the world around us.
- It affects how we make decisions, solve problems, and examine situations.
- Emotional health refers to how we express ourselves and our thoughts and feelings.
- It includes our emotions, mood, feelings about ourselves, and way of viewing the world.
Characteristics of People with Positive Mental and Emotional Health
- They have a zest for life, are responsible, and have a sense of balance.
- They are trustworthy, honest, and fair when interacting with others.
- They respect others, are tolerant and accepting of others' beliefs and values, and are courteous.
- They listen carefully, help people in need, and are involved in their community.
- They are compassionate and kind, and are good citizens.
The Mental and Emotional Health Continuum
- Positive mental and emotional health have many benefits, including being able to work productively, have good relationships, and be resilient.
Factors Affecting Mental and Emotional Health
- Both internal and external factors affect our mental and emotional health, such as genetics, environment, and technology use.
- Research shows that spending more time on technology is linked to more unhappiness, and that excessive technology use can lead to negative effects.
Genetics
- Genetics play a significant role in shaping our mental and emotional health.
Environment
- Our environment, including our relationships, culture, and community, has a large impact on our mental and emotional health.
- According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs, meeting our basic needs helps us reach our full potential.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs
- The hierarchy categorizes needs into five levels: self-actualization, esteem, love and acceptance, security, and physical needs.
- Meeting our needs at each level is essential for good mental and emotional health.
Social Media and Technology
- Social media can have both positive and negative effects on our mental and emotional health.
- Positive effects include increased feelings of connection, support, and access to resources.
- Negative effects include pressure to present a perfect image, feelings of jealousy and envy, and decreased self-esteem.
Patterns of Thinking
- Our thoughts about ourselves and the world have a significant influence on our mental and emotional health.
- Negative and self-defeating thoughts can lead to worse mental and emotional health.
- Cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, can lead to unhealthy thought patterns.
Assessing Your Mental and Emotional Health
- It is essential to regularly assess the health of our thoughts and feelings.
- Seeking help from a trusted adult or professional is important if we are experiencing negative thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
Seeking Help
- If we are experiencing symptoms such as intense anger, difficulty sleeping, or unexplained changes in weight, we should seek professional help.
- Other signs that indicate a need for help include difficulty relaxing, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts.
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Description
Discover the negative impact of social media on teen mental health, including increased sadness, anxiety, and negative self-image.
