Grade 7 Mentally_healthy_adolescent.pptx

LEsson about being mentally healthy

1. Definition of Terms Mentally (able to use the mind.) Healthy (the state of having a good health.) Adolescents (the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19.)

2. MENTALLY HEALTHY ADOLESCENT means . . . It is the condition of a teenager who has the capacity to think correctly, has a healthy mind, and is able to cope with his or her surroundings.

3. Characteristics of Mentally Healthy Adolescents

4. FEEL GOOD CONTROL THEIR EMOTIONS ABLE TO BUILD GOOD RELATIONSHIPS EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS TO OTHER PEOPLE SELF-RESPECT AND OTHERS ACCEPT DISAPPOINTMENTS ABLE TO ADJUST TAKE DECISIONS

5. Common Mental Health Disorders in Adolescence

6. STRESS ANXIETY DISORDERS DEPRESSIONS EATING DISORDERS PERSONALITY DISORDER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

7. Impact of Mental Health Disorders in Adolescence

8. Use of recreational drugs or alcohol. Avoiding social situations and friends. Difficulty perceiving reality, including having delusions or hallucinations. Excessive worrying or fear. Fatigue or sleep problems. Feelings of sadness or isolation. Intense irritability or anger. Obsession with your physical appearance, weight or eating habits. Problems concentrating, learning or completing everyday tasks. Sudden mood changes, going from “lows” to “highs.” Suicidal thoughts or self-injury

9. HOW TO HANDLE CHALLENGES THE BEST WAY

10. James 1:2-4 (NIV) “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”