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    This document discusses mental health and well-being in adolescence. It defines mental health and identifies six key aspects of psychological well-being: self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, environmental mastery, positive relations with others, and autonomy. Common mental health disorders among adolescents include depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and developmental disorders. The document also provides tips for staying mentally healthy such as acknowledging emotions, building support systems, and finding time for relaxation.

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    CHAPTER 7

    MENTAL HEALTH
    AND WELL-BEING
    IN MIDDLE AND
    LATE
    ADOLESCENCE
    According to the US National
    Institutes of Health, mental
    health includes our emotional,
    psychological and social well-
    being. It affects how we think, feel
    and act as we cope with life.
    •It also help to determine how
    we handle stress, relate to
    others, and make choices.
    •Mental Health is important at
    every stage of life, from child
    and adolescence to adulthood.
    DIMENSIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
    Carol Ryff identified six features linked with optimal
    psychological functioning:
    1. SELF-ACCEPTANCE
    This refers to accepting oneself and putting up with
    one’s flaws, imperfections, and weaknesses.
    2. PERSONAL GROWTH
    This refers to developing one’s personality and
    identity, cultivating abilities, and acquiring helpful
    skills in order to achieve dreams and goals.
    3. PURPOSE IN LIFE
    Psychological well-being encompasses
    the capacity to envision one’s life as
    having meaning and purpose.
    4.ENVIRONMENTAL MASTERY
    This aspect is basic and necessary to
    live a healthful life.
    6. POSITIVE RELATIONS WITH
    OTHERS
    This denotes the ability to build trusting
    relationships with other people.
    5. AUTONOMY
    This refers to independence, self-reliance,
    and the ability to think and decide for
    one’s self.
    MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
    A mental health problem or disorder may
    interrupt the normal lives of people. It can
    make life hard especially in school, work,
    and dealings with other people.

    The occurrence of mental health disorders


    may be due to the following factors:
    1.Biological factors, such as genes or brain
    chemistry.
    2.Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse.
    3.Family history of mental health problems.
    COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AMONG
    ADOLESCENTS
    1. DEPRESSION
    2. ANXIETY DISORDERS – disturbances in the brain
    mechanisms that intended to protect an individual from
    harm.
    3. PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS – interruptions in thinking,
    perception, and behavior.
    4. EATING DISORDERS – conscious of there look and image.
    5. DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS – disorders in brain
    development. (autism, ADHD)
    6. BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS – anticipated behaviors of
    individuals.
    STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY
    1.Acknowledge your emotions.
    2.Build a strong support system.
    3.Watch over your physical health.
    4.Do not be ashamed to seek for help.
    5. Play, enjoy and laugh.
    6. Set realistic goals.
    7. Find sources of inspirations.
    8. Set a time for medication
    and relaxation.

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