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CHAPTER 5: THE CHALLENGES FACED BY MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE PREPARED BY: PHILLIP M. BALMES, LPT  COMMON CHALLENGES NORMAL ADOLESCENTS ENCOUNTER 1. Attitudes and behavior toward 7. M...

CHAPTER 5: THE CHALLENGES FACED BY MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE PREPARED BY: PHILLIP M. BALMES, LPT  COMMON CHALLENGES NORMAL ADOLESCENTS ENCOUNTER 1. Attitudes and behavior toward 7. Material Poverty Sexuality and Sexual Relationship 2. Academic Concern 8. Parents Working Abroad 3. Group Belongingness 9. Career Choice 4. Health and Nutrition 10. Relationships 5. Developing or Regaining Self- 11. Values and Beliefs esteem 6. Roles 12. Other Challenges  THREE FILIPINO ADOLESCENTS, THREE HEROES GREGORIO DEL PILAR Called by his family as “Goyong” and eventually referred to by his fellow revolutionaries as “Boy General” The youngest General of the Filipino revolutionary forces that fought the Spaniards and the Americans. At the age of 20, he joined the revolutionary forces against the Spaniards headed by Bonifacio.  THREE FILIPINO ADOLESCENTS, THREE HEROES EDGAR JOPSON ( “Edjop”) Born on September 1, 1948. He graduated as the class valedictorian of his high school class in Ateneo. He joined the revolutionary forces of the underground movement.  THREE FILIPINO ADOLESCENTS, THREE HEROES EFREN PEÑAFLORIDA (EFREN) He was just 16 years old when he started an organization called Dynamic Teen Company with his fellow students to keep adolescents like him away from trouble. On November 22 2009, he was awarded the CNN Hero of the Year award, attributing to this honor to the work he had done in his pushcart project.  CHAPTER 6: COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE PREPARED BY: PHILLIP M. BALMES, LPT  STRESS A reaction of the mind and body to a stimulus that disturbs the well- being, state of calm, or equilibrium of a person. STRESS AS A STRESS AS STRESS AS STIMULUS RESPONSE RELATIONAL Situations that may be life- The way the body reacts to a When a person experiencing threatening or life changing challenging situation. stress takes a step back to such as separation, moving into look at the situation that is a new home, or having a new Body reaction such increase in causing the stress, and job. heart rate, high blood pressure, assesses it. These situations or vents are and respiration, to prepare the Assessment here means that often called as stressors body for an action. when the person allows (source of stress) reasoning to prevail and weigh can be a person, a situation, or the relevance or irrelevance of even experiences. the situation.  TWO TYPES OF STRESS EUSTRESS DISTRESS SIMILARITIES (good stress) (bad stress) Often short-term, with a clear Can be short-term but usually solution or a way out of the long term. situation More likely to be challenging More likely to feel but manageable Both eustress and distress have unmanageable or to do with stress and they both overwhelming May include frustration or represent different types of More likely to include anxiety , worry, but also fulfillment or stress. panic, or hopelessness. happiness Less likely to affect physical More likely to affect physical health health, especially if the distress is chronic.  TWO SOURCES OF STRESSORS INTERNAL EXTERNAL Stressors that comes from Stressors that comes from the within you like thoughts that outside like situations, have caused you to feel people and experiences. fearful, uncertainties about the future, lack of control over situations, and even your personal beliefs which include your own expectations.  SAMPLE OF POSSIBLE STRESSORS A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FACE: School Demands and expectations Selecting a School, College Course, or Career Separation Anxiety- a temporary ending or separation from someone College Life- the unfamiliarity of a new environment Romantic Relationship or the Lack of it- a tendency to feel awkward when they are not in a relationship with someone. Family Demands and Expectations Health Concerns Demands of Social Life Bullying  COPING WITH STRESS COPING Human orgaanisms’ way of bringing back itself to a balance state. Coping is a combination of both problem-focused and emotion- focused remedies. Stress reduction Methods: 1. Conduct creative imagery of the problem 2. Seek group or social support 3. Get into a relaxation activities 4. Create a situation where you can feel more relaxed 5. Learn to manage your time 6. Eat properly  Stress Reduction Methods: 1. Seek spiritual growth through prayer and meditation 2. Have a worthwhile hobby 3. Watch a movie with friends 4. Have a nice, quiet walk with a member of your family after dinner. 5. Assess your stressor if it’s doable or realistic. 6. Believe in yourself 7. Start worrying if there is a reason to worry once the situation arises, not before it does.  CHAPTER 8: MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL- BEING IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE PREPARED BY: PHILLIP M. BALMES, LPT  CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING MENTAL HEALTH ▪ According to the US National Institute of Health, “mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social-being.” ▪ The 1999 US Surgeon General’s Report, “successful mental performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to change to cope with adversity.” ▪ The World Health Organization’s (WHO) released in 2001, stated that “mental health is defined differently by different experts from different cultures.” SIX CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH (According to World Health Organization) Subjective Well-being Perceived Self-Efficacy Autonomy Competence Intergenerational Dependence Self-actualization of one’s intellectual and emotional potential, among others. 1. SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING This may be defined as one’s personal (subjective) thoughts and feelings about one’s overall state of being. Our mental health denotes positive and healthy interpretations of a person’s self- concept, and how a person feels about himself. 2. PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY SELF-EFFICACY is one’s perception of one’s value and worth, effectiveness, and ability in performing a task or activity. 3. AUTONOMY AUTONOMY deals with one’s capacity to separate one’s identity from other significant persons like parents, lovers, and special friends. 4. COMPETENCE COMPETENCE is the perception of one’s capacity to perform effectively a function or activity using specific skills and knowledge, and achieving the desired results at a given time. 5. INTERGENERATIONAL DEPENDENCE INTERGENERATIONAL DEPENDENCE refers to relationships between individuals who belong to different generations providing for each others’ many needs, such as financial assistance, nursing care, and emotional support. 6.SELF-ACTUALIZATION OF ONE’S INTELLECTUAL AND EMOTIONAL POTENTIAL SELF-ACTUALIZATION is about fulfilling one’s perceived potentials, becoming the person that one has always inspired for. HEALTHY SELF-CONCEPT AT THE CORE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Healthy Self-Concept + Healthy Mind and Body = Good Mental Health and Well-being If you have a balanced healthy Self-concept, healthy mind and body you will experienced general well-being. WELL-BEING is a state of wellness where every aspect of a person is in balance. CHALLENGES TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AMONG ADOLESCENTS MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS are short term and temporary changes in person’s thoughts, feelings, or behavior that upset one’s well- being, interpersonal relationships, and productivity. MENTAL ILLNESS refers to diagnosable mental disorders that may require medical attention. POSSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES FACED BY ADOLESCENTS WORLDWIDE: Conduct disorders Anxiety Depression and eating disorder Risk behaviors that relate to sexual behavior, substance abuse, and violent behavior. SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FIVE POPULAR STEPS PROPOSITIONED AROUND THE WORLD TO IMPROVEMENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: Connect Be active Keep Learning Give to others Take notice  Activity: Please do your reflection papers of the Chapter 5,6 and 8. Deadline: resume of classes. “Bad days are also part of a very good life.” -unknown