PerDev-Mental-Health-and-Well-Being-in-Middle-nd-Late_055053.pptx

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1. Mental Health and Well-Being in Middle and Late Adolescence

2. Content Standard: The concepts about mental health and well-being in middle and late adolescence. Performance Standard: Identify his/her own vulnerabilities and make a plan on how to stay mentally healthy Learning Competencies: Interpret the concepts of mental health and psychological well-being in everyday observation about mental health problems during adolescence. Identify his/her own vulnerabilities. Make a mind map on ways of achieving psychological well-being. Create a plan to stay mentally healthy during adolescence.

3. “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” -Mahatma Gandhi

4. Each of us has our own battle. We encounter different challenges in life, and it is up to us on how to deal with each challenge. Nowadays, most adolescents like you deal with different issues with friends, family, academics, relationships, and even pressure that could lead to stress and worst, depression. There are several ways on how to deal and cope with stress. Most of the time, dealing with stress differs from person to person. It is better to assess yourself first for you to know what strategy you can easily adapt to deal with stress.

5. As a Senior High School student, you’re probably familiar with the experience of stress. Stress can be positive (the excitement of preparing for your 18th birthday) or negative (dealing with a loss of a family member). Stress Stressors Prolonged stress can cause high blood pressure, weaken the immune system and contribute to diseases such as obesity and heart disease. It can also lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression—disorders that are becoming more common in youth. In a 2018 study, researchers analyzed data from the National Survey of Mental Health and found that rates of anxiety and depression had increased in kids ages 6 to 17, from 5.4% in 2003 to 8.4% in 2011-12.

6. Stress comes in different forms. But like adults, adolescents can find healthy ways to cope. Together, teens and their parents can learn to spot the signs of excess stress and, with the right tools, manage it. RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF STRESS Irritability and anger Changes in behavior Trouble sleeping Neglecting responsibilities Eating changes Getting sick more often

7. WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS As an adolescent, you can learn how to manage stress that can lead to happier and healthier lives. Here are some tips to help you keep stress at bay. • Keep a positive attitude. • Be assertive instead of aggressive. • Exercise regularly. • Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. • Learn to manage your time more effectively. • Make time for hobbies, interests, and relaxation. • Get enough rest and sleep. • Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress. • Seek out social support. • Seek treatment with a psychologist or other mental health professional trained in stress management to learn healthy ways of dealing with the stress in your life.

8. Mental Health it is a condition of being sound mentally and emotionally that is characterized by the absence of mental illness and by adequate adjustment especially as reflected in feeling comfortable about oneself. It is also a positive feeling about others, and the ability to meet the demands of daily life. Having a good mental health is also a state of the overall wellbeing of a person associated with, can set and aim your goals, enjoying your life to the fullest, can have and maintain a good relationship with other people especially your classmates and colleagues and lastly, you are able to manage and recover from loneliness and stress. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

9. Well-being is the holistic view of our self and our health. As an adolescent, there are several factors that could influence your well-being such as pressure due to exams, assignments and projects, family issues, financial status, relationships among other people, and mobile addiction. It is your task to cope with stress and manage your mental health.

10. Mental Health Indicators: • Emotional well-being : life satisfaction, happiness, cheerfulness, peacefulness. • Psychological well-being : self-acceptance, personal growth including openness to new experiences, optimism, hopefulness, purpose in life, control of one’s environment, spirituality, self-direction, and positive relationships. • Social well-being : social acceptance, belief in the potential of people and society, personal self-worth and usefulness to society, and a sense of community.

11. 10 TIPS FOR MENTAL AND HEALTH WELL-BEING Below are some tips on how to take care and cultivate one’s mental health and well-being: Get enough sleep and rest Take time out for things you enjoy Be active and eat well Nurture relationships and connect with others Learn to manage stress Get involved and join in Build your confidence Be comfortable in your own skin Set realistic goals and deal with tasks one at a time Reach out for help when you need it

12. Stress is a simple reaction to an input that disturbs our physical and mental balance. It is ever-present in everyone’s life in various situations and activities. Therefore, you are not exempted from experiencing stress.

13. The Good Stress and The Bad Stress There are two types of stress, “eustress”, which is the term for positive stress or good stress, and “ dystress ” which refers to negative stress or bad stress as cited by Dr. Lazarus, building on Dr. Selye’s work. He said that there is distinction between eustress and dystress . In everyday life, we always use the term "stress" to describe negative situations. This directs many people to believe that all stress is bad for people, which is not true.

14. The following are examples of good stresses: • being promoted in the job • having your first date • becomes number one in your class or competitions • receiving good commendations from family, friends, and relatives • acquiring and possessing new gadgets • during holiday seasons • passing in your examinations • meeting your old closest friends • starting a new business • additional allowance • having outdoor activities together with your classmates • jamming/bonding

15. The following are the examples of bad stress: • death of family members • losing a job • failed to submit a task on time • hospitalization • illness/sickness • sleep problem • abused / neglected • bankruptcy/lack of finances • separation of parents • conflict with peers • physical appearance • being bullied • sexual abuse • traumatic experience

16. According to George Essel and Patrick Owusu (2017) in their research on “causes of students’ stress, its effects on their academic success, and stress management by students”, there are different factors that cause stress among the students. Environmental factors of stress Academic factors of stress Physical factors of stress Emotional Factors of stress

17. Effects of Stress Too much stress can affect your mood, behavior, action, performance, and even your relationships. It is important to help yourself identify signs of stress, how it affects you, and what you can do about it. Some good effects of positive stress: motivate individual to pursue his goals create a positive effect in every human endeavor boost someone’s morale benefit good health / create good immune system increases performance Some of the bad effects of negative stress: Depression Aggressive behavior Suicidal tendency Involvement in fighting Involvement in gambling

18. What are some signs that a teen or adolescent is suffering from stress? • Increased complaints of headache, stomachache, muscle pain • Crying most of the time • Withdrawal from people and activities • Increased anger or irritability • Feelings of hopelessness • Chronic anxiety and nervousness • Changes in sleeping and eating habits • Lack concentration • Experimentation with drugs or alcohol • Hangouts with friends

19. Stress can be overcome through: • Looking for someone to talk with like friends, family and relatives and share your problems with them. • Think positive that you can handle your stress. • Take time to relax by exercising and having a workout. • Do things that are important one at a time. • Get proper sleep. • Train your mind by thinking that all things will get well. • Face your fears. • Work on your worst scenario and expect that something good will happen. • Focus on what you can control and let go things that are incontrollable. • Lower down your standard as long as it will not ruin your plans/ambitions.