Self-Esteem

and Mental Health

Health – 3B

Group #3

Bernal, Hector; Gordy, Adera ; Jaquez, Nayeli;

McDaniel, Bryanna ; Pinaroc, Elena ;

Rodriguez, Esli.

This information is important because…• You can gain a better understanding about building Self Esteem

• Help with your communication skills

• Learn effective ways to deal with mental and emotional health• Gain knowledge about disorders

and what you can do

Build

ing

Your

Se

lf-Es

teem

What is Self-Esteem?-self-esteem is a measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.-affects everything you

do(EXAMPLE)

Benefits of High Self-Esteem

• Disrespect self and others• Harms one’s mental health• Makes unhealthy decisions• Vulnerable to peer pressure

Risks of Low Self-Esteem

• Increased respect• Increased ability to reach goals• Increased willingness to try• Increased feelings of value

High Self-Esteem Low Self-Esteem

• speaks up for his/her self

• Respect self and others

• Has confidence

• Tries new things

• Feels valuable

• Adjusts to changes • Optimistic

• Makes decisions basedon values

• Feels insecure

• Disrespectful

• Vulnerable to peer pressure

• Doesn’t feel valuable

• Feels depressed

• Fears failure

• Uses drugs/alcohol

• Optimistic

• Behaves destructively

Both , High self-esteem

And low self-esteem

can increase or decrease

The

Deve

lopm

ent

of S

elf-E

stee

m • Develops when you are born• Varies• Self-concept

• Interpreting messages • from others

Impr

ovin

g yo

ur

Self-

Este

em• Positive self-talk• Acting with integrity• Having/choosing

supportive friends• Accepting yourself

Impo

rtanc

e Of

Go

od

Com

mun

icatio

n• Misunderstandings • Relationships• Needs and Wants

Sender Receiver

Com

mun

icatio

n St

yles

• Passive: when you don’t offer aggression when challenged

• Aggressive: when you express anger towards an other person

• Assertive: when you express yourself in a respectful manner

Time for some skills…

Which sentence expresses an assertive communication skill?

B - You are such a jerk! Let’s see how you feel when I ruin your things!

A - My favorite shirt is ruined, you should replace it

C - I think you should go jump off of a very tall building without a parachute.

A - My favorite shirt is ruined, you should replace it.

Spea

king

Skills • Voice Volume

• Tone and Pitch• “I” and “You” Messages• Empathy

Tips F

or G

ood

Com

mun

icatio

n• Vocabulary• Listen• Be open-minded• Emotional state• Organizations

Toas

tmas

ters

• Gateway Toastmasters 6400 Gateway Blvd. E, El Paso, TX, 79905 (915) 494-0228 Neighborhood: Tejas Hours: Every Monday from 12:30-1:30 Accessible to persons with disabilities.

• Eastside Toastmasters Club 10780 Pebble Hills Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79936 (915) 852-1696 Venue Type: Club / Meeting Hall Neighborhood: Pico Norte Hours: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Accessible to persons with disabilities.

Time for some skills…

Which of the following expresses an anger tone?

B – What ARE you doing?

A – What are you DOING?

C – WHAT are you doing?C – WHAT are you doing?

Liste

ning

Skil

ls

Good Listening Skills:• You are interested• In an emotional situation you..• Understanding the person..Key Factors:

• Active Listening• Paraphrasing • Open-ended Questions• Reflective Statements

Body Language…

What is one way you can demonstrate body language?

B – ReadingA – Winking

C – EatingD – Flying

A – Winking

Body

Lang

uage

Different Types:•Attentive Body Language•Bored Body Language•Defensive Body Language•Emotional Body Language•Power Body Language•Relaxed Body Language•Romantic Body Language

Actions:• Winking• Opening eyes wide• Opening mouth wide

Ment

al H

ealth

What is mental health?Mental health is based on our own interactions. Factors that cause mental

health problems:• Environmental Factors• Biological Factors• Genetics

Finding yourself…

How can you achieve self-actualization?

B – Doing Community serviceA – When you correct your mistakes

C – Reaching your full potentialD – Finding the meaning of lifeC – Reaching your full potential

Hier

arch

y of

Ne

eds

• Self-actualization • Abraham Maslow• Hardships may threaten basic needs

Cont

rollin

g Yo

ur

Emot

ions

• Emotion is in response to life experience• Key to self-actualization• How you express

yourself matters •-Role-play

• Anger• Fear• Guilt• Jealousy• LonelinessMana

ging

Emot

ions

The 5 most difficult

• Be aware of your breathing.

• Write your feelings down in a

private journal • Speak up when an issue is

important to you• Temporarily distract yourself.

• Remember that your feelings

will change eventually• Be kind to yourself. • Contact supportive

people and discuss your feelings or situation…

Managing Emotions

Defe

nse

Mech

anism

• Have few long-term benefits • Mostly short term

• Denial and Projection • Make sure your emotions are in check

Wha

t are

men

tal

diso

rder

s?

A mental disorder is an

illness that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions, and/or behavior.

daily challenges

high self-esteem healthy relationships

Don’t

be af

raid!

A symptom is a change that a person notices in his

or her body or mind that is

caused by a disease or disorder.

According to NAMI (National

Association Mental Institution), 57.7 million Americans have mental disorders.

Can You Guess The Mental Disorder?

Feeling of extreme sadness:

B - Depression

A – Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder

C – Anxiety DisorderB - Depression

• Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings• Pessimism• guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness• Irritability, restlessness• decreased energy• Difficulty concentrating• Insomnia, or excessive sleeping• Overeating, or appetite loss• Cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even

with treatment.• Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts

Almost anyone can become depressed, but 1 out of 10 U.S

individuals can experience severe depression:

According to:

Can You Guess The Mental Disorder?

Obsessive Compulsive:

B - Depression

A – Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder

C – Anxiety DisorderC – Anxiety Disorder

• Anxiety Disorders affect about 40 million American individuals 16 years and older (about 27%) panic disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia (or social anxiety disorder), specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

According to:

A – Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Can You Guess The Mental Disorder?

Constant Impulsivity:

A – Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder

B - DepressionC – Anxiety Disorder

• Children who have symptoms of inattention may: Be easily distracted, forget things, Have difficulty focusing on one thing Not seem to listen when spoken to

• Children who have symptoms of hyperactivity may: Fidget and squirm in their seats; Talk

nonstop Dash around, touching or playing with

anything and everything in sight

According to:

ADHD can affect any child, the causes: scientist are unsure of.

According to:

• Children who have symptoms of impulsivity may: Be very impatient

Blurt out inappropriate comments, and act without regard for consequences

Have difficulty waiting for things Often interrupt conversations.

Inattention, Hyperactivity & ImpulsivityThat lasts longer than 6 months.

Caus

es o

f Men

tal

Diso

rder

s

Mental disorders and phobias can have

triggers or are inherited. According to National Institute of Mental

Health, Schizophrenia is genetic. Injury / Physical disorder can affect the

brain.

Brain tumors, alcoholism, and some

infections Some can be treatable and even

curable.

Treating A Mental

Disorder…Which of these three treatments do NOT

require a psychiatrist?

B - MedicationA – Psychotherapy

C – Group TherapyC – Group Therapy

Help

for M

enta

l Di

sord

ers

First step: talk to a trusted

adult

Psychotherapy: Has a licensed therapist; helps with

phobias as well as counsel

peopleGroup Therapy: A licensed

therapist conducts a group of

people with the same disorder.

Medication: Some disorders

can be treated with medication –

Get H

elp!

Cita

tions

• Branden, N. (1990). What is self-esteem?.

Retrieved from http://

www.selfesteem.org/what_is_selfeste em.htm

• Clinic, M. (2009, october 16). When wrinkles

appear: Tips for the beauty of self- acceptance.

Retrieved from http://

www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-

mchi/5489.html • Covey, Sean. (2012). The 7 Habits of Highly

Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success

Guide. Retrieved from http://

hcp.nku.edu/counselingservices/clienteducation/

listeningskills.php • Foundation, L. B. (1995). Our purpose. Retrieved

from http://www.selfesteem.org/

• Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body

Language, and Charisma. (2012). Publishers

Weekly, 259(29), 159.• Sohn, S., Kaltenegger, O., & Schöffski, O. (2012).

The relationship between personality and illness:

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Conference Proceedings, 24.