MENTAL HEALTH

& WELL-BEING
IN MIDDLE AND LATE
ADOLESCENTS
OBJECTIVES:
INTERPRET THE CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND
PYCHLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN EVERYDAY OBSERVATIONS
ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS DURING
ADOLESCENCE.

IDENTIFY EVERYONES VULNERABILITIES.

CREATE A PLAN ON HOW TO STAY MENTALLY

HAELTHY DURING ADOLESCENTS.
 Concepts on
Mental Health
and Well-being Healthy
Support for self-concepts at
Mental Health the Core of
and Well-being Mental Health
Mental Health and well-being
and Well-
Challenges to being
Physical Health
Mental Health
benefit for
and Well-being
Mental Health
among Healthy
Adolescents. Self-concept
to good Mental
Health and
Well-being
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?
Level of our Psychological well- being

an absence of mental illnesses

State of well-being in which every individual relies

his/her own potential that can cope with normal stresses
in life.
WHAT IS WELL-BEING?
is a state of wellness where every aspects of a person is in
balance. Good mental health and well-being serves as a
foundation toward a happy and healthy adulthood.
Being well and feeling well means that there is a general
sense of contentment, happiness, calmness, and peace
within.
Good mental health and well-being serves as a foundation
toward a happy and healthy adulthood.
 Concepts on Mental
Health and Well-being
 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 the
life. It also helps determine how we handle
stress, relate to others and make choices.
Mental health is important at every stage of life,
from childhood and adolescence through
adulthood.
 The 1999 US Surgeon Generals Report
on Mental Health defined mental health
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 (Knopf, Park, and Mule 2008)
 The World Health Organizations (WHO) World Health
Report 2001 stated that mental health s defined differently
by different experts from different cultures. Concepts of
mental health include the following:

1. Subjective well-being;
2. Perceived self-efficacy;
3. Autonomy
4. Competence
5. Intergenerational dependence; and
6. Self-actualization of ones intellectual and
emotional potential, among others.
Subjective Well Being

This may be defined as ones personal

(subjective) thoughts and feelings about
ones over all state of being.
Perceived self-efficacy

Perceived self-efficacy is ones perception

of ones value and worth, effectiveness, and
ability in performing a task or activity.
Autonomy
Deals with ones capacity to separate ones
identity from other significant person like
parents, lovers, and special friends. Autonomy is
the capacity for self-direction and having a
clearly defined role identity.
Competence
is related to self-esteem and self-identity

is the perception of ones capacity to

effectively perform a function or activity
using specific skills and knowledge, and
achieving the desired results at a given
time.
Intergenerational Independence

refers to the relationships between

individuals who belong to different
generations but may living separately as
independent, autonomous person during a
specific period of time.
Self-Actualization of Ones
Intellectual and Emotional Potential
Maslows Pyramid of Human Hierarchy of Needs
places self- actualization at the peak. This means that
once a person fulfills his or her physiological needs,
security and safety needs, emotional and social
needs, the next to be fulfilled is the self-actualization.
MODEL OF
MENTAL
AND WELL-BEING
by: WITMER AND SWEENY (1991)
FIVE LIFE TASKS:
1. ESSENCE OR SPIRITUALITY
2. WORK OR LEISURE
3. FRIENDSHIP
4. LOVE
5. SELF-DIRECTION
 Related to the given five task are the twelve sub-tasks as the major
components of Wellness or Well- Being that comprise the Wheel of Wellness
espoused by Myers, Witmer, and Sweeny in 2000.

1. SENSE OF WORTH
[NOTE: THIS
2. SENSE OF CONTROL MAY OR MAY
3. REALISTIC BELIEFS APPLY TO
EVERY
4. EMOTIONAL AWARENESS AND COPING FILIPINO, BUT
5. PROBLEM SOLVING AND CREATIVITY WE DO HAVE
CULTURAL
6. SENSE OF HUMOR AND
7. NUTRITION REGIONAL
DIFFERENCES
8. PHYSICAL EXERCISE THAT NEED TO
9. SELF-CARE BE
UNDERSTOOD
10. STRESS MANAGEMENT AND
ACCEPTED.]
11. GENDER IDENTITY
12. CULTURAL IDENTITY
NOTE!

It is important that the five tasks are balanced, in terms of

time spent on each one, and of course, on the amount of
energy one gives to fulfilling each tasks. The 12 sub-tasks
are more of what one needs to own and practice to achieve
mental health and well-being.
 In addition the above components, maintaining
good mental health and well-being requires
resiliency and adaptability, two important skills
that need to be developed in every person,
particularly the adolescents

Resiliency is the capacity to established and maintain ones

balance and well-being in the face of adversity. It is the ability to
get back on ones feet after a disaster or crisis.

Adaptability is the capacity to adjust to the changes necessary for

ones survival and balance.
HEALTHY SELF-CONCEPT
AT THE
CORE
OF MENTAL HELTH &
WELL BEING
 HEALTHY SELF-CONCEPT
AT THE CORE OF MENTAL HELTH AND WELL BEING
Having a positive regard for oneself means looking at oneself as
someone who is worth, loving or worth-caring for, regardless of
physical flaws and defects, regardless of what other people
perceived him to be, and in spite of understanding and accepting
ones personality, uniqueness and individuality.

Wonderful self-concept is about having a spirituality that provides

philosophical and existential meaning to ones about life, and about
ones relationship with his perceived Supreme Being. Healthy self-
concept is also about embracing meaningful universal values from
your set of healthy attitudes about other people, situations and
things.
Good Physical Health is good
for Mental Health
Good Physical Health is good for Mental Health
The WHO clearly noted that the poor mental health plays a
significant role in diminished immune functioning and the
development of certain illnesses, and eventually premature
death.
Example:
SLEEP AND NUTRITION
An individual who is deprived of sleep, for example will be cranky,
will have a short temper, will sometimes become emotionally
sensitive, and also will have bad memory. Physically the individual
deprived of sleep may develop skin rushes and acne, have dark
circles around the eyes and may even developed bad posture
because of feeling weak and sluggish or having a low energy.
Physical Health benefits
for Mental Health
A healthy self-concept plus a healthy mind and
body are ones guarantee to have a good mental
health. When all of these elements are in
balance, a general well-being is experienced.
CHALLENGES TO MENTAL
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
CHALLENGES TO MENTAL HEALTH AND
WELL-BEING

A mental health problem is a short term and temporary change

in a persons thoughts, feelings, or behavior that upsets ones
well-being, interpersonal relationships, and productivity. Mental
Illnesses on the other hand, refers to the diagnosable mental
disorders characterized by changes in ones thinking, feeling,
and behavior, as well as in one s relationships and productivity.
There is usually distress or impaired functioning during mental
illness (Knopf, Park, and Mule 2008).
 Adolescents are more susceptible to mental health
concerns than adults. This is primarily due to their under
developed brains and continuing changes in their bodies.
In addition to this, the adolescents is going through tough
times in solving their identity crisis and role confusion.

Roughly the 20% of a countrys total population falls

under 10-19 years age category or the adolescents
category. World Health Organization estimates that
there are around one billion adolescents around
the world today.
POSSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
FACED BY THE ADOLESCENTS WORLDWIDE
By: World Health Organization

1. Conduct or behavior disorders

2. Anxiety
3. Depression
4. Eating disorders
5. Risk behaviors
6. Sexual behavior
7. Substance abuse
8. Violent behavior
Support for Mental Health
and Well-Being
Support for Mental Health
and Well-Being

Enhancing one social skills, problem solving skills,

and self-confidence can also help prevent mental
health problems. It is very important for an adolescent
who maybe facing serious difficulties at home or in
school to have reliable adult to talk to.
To whom/where to seek help?
The home is an ideal pace for solace and comfort.
Parents and siblings can offer guidance, as
well as love and care to an adolescent who may
need it.
Schools also provide such services through the
Guidance Counselor.
Peer groups can also provide the support needed
by an adolescent in distress.
Other professional help is also made available
through organization offering and hotline services
FIVE POPULAR STEPS TO IMPROVE MENTAL
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
By: National Health Service of the United Kingdom

CONNECT
-with the people around you: your family,
friends, classmates, schoolmates, and neighbors.
Spend time in developing these relationships.
BE ACTIVE
-physically activity generates a positive sense of
wellness. Engage in some sports or physical activity,
like playing basketball, badminton, bowling, biking,
or swimming. Take a walk if you do not have enough
time for some sports. It is important to find an
activity you can enjoy and integrate in your daily
life.
KEEP LEARNING
- learning new skills or obtaining new
knowledge can give you a sense of achievement
and a new confidence, some recommend doing
something new every day. It can be a short
program in cooking or in baking, joining an acting
or writing workshop, learning to play a musical
instrument, or fixing a car problem
GIVE TO OTHERS
- giving to others is not limited to money or
other material things. A smile or warm greeting
thank you can brighten up the day for both the
giver and receiver, social involvement such as
volunteering during disasters or helping out in
your communities is also a good for developing
mental health.
TAKE NOTICE
- be in the here and now, be in the present
moment, be aware of what is happening around
you, your own thoughts and feelings, and the
physical sensation that you experience. This
awareness is also referred to as mindfulness, and
being mindful can positively change the way you
feel about life and how you approach challenges.
WELL BEING
GOOD DAY !!!