HEALTHY MIND IN A HEALTHY BODY MAPEH 7 1 ST QUARTER
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH? Includes the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of a person. It is how a person thinks, feels, and acts to cope with life’s challenges.
FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL HEALTH Biological factors Individual life experiences Family history
MENTALLY HEALTHY ADOLESCENT Achieves developmental milestones Celebrating achievements, no matter how big or small, can boost self-confidence and motivation to face challenges.
MENTALLY HEALTHY ADOLESCENT Recognizes and manages emotions effectively This can help in dealing with feelings before they become too overwhelming tohandle .
MENTALLY HEALTHY ADOLESCENT Develops healthy personal and social skills These skills are essential for building positive relationships and maintaining good mental health. Develop good communication and interacting with others.
MENTALLY HEALTHY ADOLESCENT Functions well at home, in school, and the community Functioning well in different environments profoundly impacts an individual’s mental health.
MENTALLY HEALTHY ADOLESCENT Participates in physical activities. physically active People are more likely to develop self-confidence.
Common concerns that affect the mental health of adolescents and how are they dealt with? Weight and Body Image Technostress Negative peer pressure
Prevention and Management of Common Adolescent Concerns that affect mental health
Cognitive Reframing Is the way how you see things in your mind. Example: You got a lower grade on a test than what you expected. Instead of thinking, I’m not good at this,” you reframe it by saying,” This test was a bit challenging but I’ll work harder next time.
Digital Detoxification This is about managing media exposure. Set Limits Turn off notifications Create tech-free zones
Enhancement of life skills to Manage Negative Peer Pressure Decision making Communication Self-awareness Assertiveness Resilience
Ways to safeguard One’s Mental Health Doing spiritual activities Exercising regularly Managing emotions Keeping the environment clean Spending time with family and friends Reading books and other educational resources Making a spending diary