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Tips for building strong mental & emotional health include: |
- have a good attitude & a positive outlook - recognize your strengths and on your weaknesses.- set realistic goals - act responsibly |
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Building Self-Esteem |
- set realistic goals - accept that no one is perfect - focus on what your are naturally good at - think positive - ask for help when you need it |
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Managing your Emotions in Healthful Ways |
- when dealing with anger, take time to cool down & think - if you are angry about a situation you cant change, talk to a trusted adult. - to cope with sadness, try writing in a journal or listening to music - try physical activity to help you focus your energy - think about positive feelings while you breathe deeply with your eyes closed |
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Strategies for Managing Stress |
- eat nutritious foods - get enough sleep - talk with others - stay physically active - relax - think positively - use your time wisely |
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Causes of Mental & Emotional Disorders: |
- Physical causes: drug use, brain chemistry, accidental injury, heredity - Stressors: repeated emotional stressors such as above |
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Signs of Mental and Emotional Problems |
- loss of appetite - difficulty sleeping - hearing voices - nightmares - long lasting feelings of sadness - neglect of personal appearance |
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Warning Signs of Suicide |
- talking about suicide - wanting to be left alone - engaging in risky behavior such as drug use - giving away possessions - interest in death or violence - saying final goodbyes to friends and loved ones |
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Medical Treatments and Counseling |
- counseling or therapy = individual, group or family - medication - hospitalization |
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Where to Find Help - Resources |
- family or friends - crisis hotline - religious leader - teacher - referral - health care professional |
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Speaking Skills |
- think about what you want to say - use tact - use "I" messages to express your thoughts, feelings, needs, and wants - make clear, simple statements. Be specific |
