2Q_Lesson 1 - Mental Health and Well-being in Middle and Late Adolescence

Mental Health

It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being (US National Institutes of Health) 

Mental Health

Affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life 

Mental Health

It also helps to determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices 

Mental Health

Important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood 

Mental Health

Successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to change and to cope with adversity

Mental Health

Defined differently by different experts from different cultures which includes  

• Subjective well-being 

• Perceived self-efficacy 

• Autonomy 

• Competence 

• Intergenerational dependence 

•  Self-actualization of one’s intellectual and emotional potential

Mental Health according to WHO Report in 2001

Subjective Well-Being, Perceived Self-Efficacy, Autonomy

Mental Health

Subjective Well-Being

Defined as one’s personal (subjective) thoughts and feelings about one’s overall state of being 

Subjective Well-Being

Mental health denotes positive and healthy interpretations of a person’s self-concept, and how a person feels about himself 

Mental health

denotes positive and healthy interpretations of a person’s self-concept, and how a person feels about himself 

Subjective Well-Being

A positive warm regard for oneself serves as a foundation of mental health

positive warm regard

for oneself serves as a foundation of mental health

Self-efficacy

is one’s perception of one’s value and worth, effectiveness, and ability in performing a task or activity  

Self-efficacy

Mental health and well-being is also anchored on one’s self-worth and value or self-esteem  

Mental health and well-being

is also anchored on one’s self-worth and value or self-esteem  

Low self-esteem

may exhibit types of behavior that are self-destructive or self-sabotaging  

Low self-esteem

produces thoughts that say one is not worthy of being loved or not adequate to be somebody’s friend  

Healthy self-concept

will move toward self-fulfillment and self-actualization, have healthy relationships, and live and fulfilling lives  

Self-Efficacy

Healthy self-concept will move toward self-fulfillment and self-actualization, have healthy relationships, and live and fulfilling lives  

Self-Efficacy

Low self-esteem may exhibit types of behavior that are self-destructive or self-sabotaging  

Self-Efficacy

Low self-esteem produces thoughts that say one is not worthy of being loved or not adequate to be somebody’s friend  

Autonomy 

Deals with one’s capacity to separate one’s identity from other significant persons like parents, lovers, and special friends

Autonomy 

Capacity for self-direction and having a clearly defined role identity

Autonomy 

It is crucial since this defines how a person intersects with other people and the environment  

Expectations

are clarified and adjusted according to the role an individual takes, and this can result in better appreciation of the individual in terms of relationships either at work, at play, or with the family

Autonomy

Expectations are clarified and adjusted according to the role an individual takes, and this can result in better appreciation of the individual in terms of relationships either at work, at play, or with the family 

Lack of autonomy

can lead to co-dependence among those who cannot define themselves as separate entities from people they depend on either emotionally, physically, socially, spiritually, or even financially 

Lack of autonomy

this can also lead to relational conflicts as some people stay away from overly dependent or “clingy, needy” individuals

Competence

Related to self-esteem and self-identity 

Competence

Perception of one’s capacity to perform effectively a function or activity using specific skills and knowledge and achieving the desired results at a given time 

Competent Individual

an individual who is competent will always assume full responsibility for the actions and results of his behavior 

Competent Individual

will adapt to the changes that can happen while he or she is in the thick of things, understand why such changes happen, and will adjust his or her actions and attitude according to the new demands that those changes bring 

Competence

Gained through time, an individual produces trust with those he or she deals with

Competence

The ability to accept changes and being resilient is also part of being this 

Intergenerational Dependence

Relationships between individuals who belong to different generations providing for each other’s many needs, such as financial assistance, nursing care, and emotional support 

Empty Nest

may continue even if the members of the family are already living separately 

Empty Nest

when the children have all grown up, are pursuing their own dreams, and forming their “own nests”, their parents, who may already be retired by then, are usually left at home 

Self-Actualization of One’s Intellectual and Emotional Potential 

Maslow identified the key characteristics of self-actualized individuals 

Self-Actualization of One’s Intellectual and Emotional Potential 

Have acceptance of their reality and have compassion to help solve problems of other people and society in general

Self-Actualization of One’s Intellectual and Emotional Potential 

Spontaneous with their thoughts and behavior, and are open to change 

Self-Actualized Person

they have strong need for privacy and solitude as they continue to strive in fulfilling their potential 

Self-Actualized Person

they are highly appreciative of events and people, maintain their awe and wonder of the things around them

Self-Actualized Person

they may often experience peak experiences of intense joy and happiness which generate inspiration and strength

MODEL BY WITMER AND SWEENY (1991)

Another example of a mental health and well-being model we can look into 

MODEL BY WITMER AND SWEENY (1991)

The model includes what is referred to as the five life tasks

five life tasks

it is important to balance in terms of time spent on each one, and of course, on the amount of energy one gives to fulfilling each of the tasks 

Wheel of Wellness

Related to these five tasks are 12 subtasks as major components of wellness and well-being that comprise the ____

Five Life Tasks and Wheel of Wellness

MODEL BY WITMER AND SWEENY (1991) 

1. Essence or Spirituality

2. Work and Leisure

3. Friendship

4. Love

5. Self-direction

THE FIVE LIFE TASKS

Essence or Spirituality

know and celebrate the core of your person

Work and Leisure

find meaning in what you do and enjoy it 

Friendship

we grow and develop based on our relationships  

Love

glow in the warmth of loving yourself and others 

Self-direction

be guided by your values and principles