LESSON 7:

MENTAL HEALTH
AND WELL-BEING IN
MIDDLE AND LATE
ADOLESCENCE
FOURTH QUARTER
01
CONCEPTS
OF MENTAL
HEALTH
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.
CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-
BEING

It also helps determine how

we handle stress, relate to
others, and make choices.
●The World Health Organization’s
(WHO) released in 2001 a Report
that “mental health is defined
differently by different experts from
different cultures.
Concepts of Mental Health includes:
1. Subjective well-being
2. perceived self-efficacy
3. autonomy
4. competence
5. Intergenerational independence
6. self-actualization of one’s intellectual
and emotional potential
HEALTHY 02
SELF-CONCEPT AT
THE CORE OF
MENTAL HEALTH
& WELL- BEING
Good Physical Health is good for Mental
Health
The WHO 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
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, peace within.
 Challenges to Mental
Health and Well-Being Don't

t o sm
f orget

i le 

A mental health problem is a short term and

temporary change in a person’s thoughts,
feelings or behavior that upset one’s well-
being. Interpersonal relationships and
productivity.
The WHO enumerated
possible mental health
challenges faced by
adolescents worldwide.
These include:
 Conduct or  Sexual
behavior behavior
disorders  Substance
 Anxiety abuse
 Depression  Violent
 Eating disorders behavior
 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 objects.
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.
PERFORMANCE
TASK 1
 PERFORMANCE TASK 1
Directions: Create a slogan that
emphasizes the importance of
mental health and well-being.
Thanks!
Do you have any questions?

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