Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education Additional Supports ...

Teacher Resource (Overheads)
Mental Health Definitions Overhead #1
The National Mental Health Association describes
mentally healthy people as those who:
* Feel comfortable about themselves. They are not
overwhelmed by their own feelings, and they can
accept many of lifeÕs disappointments in stride. They
experience all of the human emotions (for example,
fear, anger, love, jealousy, guilt, joy) but are not
overcome by them.
* Feel right about other people. They feel
comfortable with others and are able to give and
receive love. They are concerned about the wellbeing
of other people and have relationships that are
satisfying and lasting.
* Are able to meet the demands of life. Mentally
healthy people respond to their problems, accept
responsibility, plan ahead without fearing the future,
and are able to establish reachable goals.
Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education (PPL30), Module #2 Positive Mental Health and Stress
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