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MODULE 2: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
4th QUARTER
LESSON 7: MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN MIDDLE AND
LATE ADOLESCENCE
WEEK 1
CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Mental health (US National Institutes of Health) includes our emotional, psychological,
and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life.
➢ It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
➢ It is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through
adulthood.
Mental health (1999 US Surgeon General’s Report) defined it as “successful performance
of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other
people, and the ability to change and to cope with adversity.
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) released in 2001 a Report that “mental health is
defined differently by different experts from different cultures.
CONCEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES:
1. subjective-well being
2. perceived self-efficacy
3. autonomy
4. competence
5. intergenerational dependence
6. self-actualization of one’s intellectual and emotional potential, among others
HEALTHY SELF-CONCEPT AT THE CORE OF MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Good Physical Health is good for Mental Health
➢ The World Health Organization clearly noted that poor mental health plays a
significant role in diminished immune functioning and the development of
certain illnesses, and eventually premature death.
Healthy Self-Concept + Healthy Mind and Body = Good Mental Health and Well-
Being
➢ When all of these elements are in balance, then general well-being is
experienced.
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➢ Well-being is a state of wellness where every aspect of a person is in balance.
➢ Being well and feeling well means that there is a general sense of contentment,
happiness, calmness, and peace within.
CHALLENGES TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
A mental health problem is a short term and temporary change in a person’s thoughts,
feelings or behaviour that upsets one’s well-being, interpersonal relationships and
productivity.
The WHO enumerated possible mental health challenges faced by adolescents
worldwide. These include:
• Conduct or behaviour disorders • Sexual behaviour
• Anxiety • Substance abuse
• Depression • Violent behaviour
• Eating disorders
SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
There are FIVE popular steps to improve mental health and well-being propositioned
around the world (National Health Service of the United Kingdom).
1. Connect – with the people around you. Spend time developing different
interpersonal relationships.
2. Be Active – physical activity generates a positive sense of wellness.
3. Keep Learning – learning new skills or obtaining new knowledge can give you a
sense of achievement and a new confidence.
4. Give to others – giving to others is not limited to money or other material things
but also those intangible aspects.
5. Take Notice – this is also referred to as “mindfulness” and being mindful can
positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.
GRADE LEVEL: 12 WEEK 1
SUBJECT: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 4thQUARTER
TOPIC: Mental-Health and Well-Being in Middle and Late Adolescence LESSON: 7
NAME:___________________________________________ STRAND/SECTION:________________________
ACTIVITY 1.
Directions: Create a slogan that emphasizes the importance of mental health and well-
being.
