Mental Health

and Well-Being
in Middle and
Late
Adolescence
 MENTAL
HEALTH AND
PSYCHOLOGICA
L WELL-BEING
PSYCHOLOGIAL WELL-BEING is an
indicator of mental health.

“Psychological Well-being is a state

of optimal, positive, social-
psychological functioning and
having a positive evaluation of
one’s life and the experience of
pleasant emotions.”
 Poor mental health is also
associated with negative health
effects and negative social
outcomes
INDICATORS OF MENTAL
HEALTH AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-
BEING
-Chester Joemar Rodota, STEM-A
▶ Psychological well-being is a state of optimal, positive
social- Pychological functioning, and having a positive
evaluation of one’s life, and the experience of pleasant
emotions.
 These are the indicators of mental
health and psychological well-being.
▶ 1. You accept yourself, embracing your strengths and
areas of improvements

▶ 2.You adjust well to the demands of the environment

and can cope with stress.

▶ 3.You have positive, supportive relationship with

others.
▶ 4.You are productive , and have a sense of purpose and
have meaning in life.

▶ 5.You are satisfied with your life, yet strive to realize

the best of your potentials as an individual

▶ 6.You enjoy positive emotions and are able to handle

negative emotions maturely.
 Mental Health
-includes our emotional, psychological and social
well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.
Factors contribute to mental health problems:
*Biological factors such as genes or brain chemistry.
*Life experiences such as trauma or abuse.
*Family history of mental health problems.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING
IN ADOLESCENE
-The challenges, difficulties and stresses
that come the transition an adolescent
goes through can make the adolescent
psychologically vulnerable.
 In effect:
Mental health and well-being can be
compromised and this can lead to mental health
problems.
The most commont mental health problems
among adolescents all over the world are
depression and anxiety; conduct disorder amd
eating disorder.
MENTAL ILLNESS
is manageable.
 POOR MENTAL HEALTH
-also associated with negative health
effects and negative social outcomes such
as alcohol and substance abuse and
adolescent pregnancy.
 MENTAL
HEALTH
Rogelyn Hermosa S. Sanidad, STEM-A
-Includes our emotional, psychologival, and aocial well-
being.

-Helps how to handle stress, relate to others, and make

choices.

-It is not static

MENTAL
ILLNESS
-Illness results in significant impairment of
individual's cognitive, affective or relational
abilities.

-Poor mental health is not an illness.

WHO MAY
DEVELOP
MENTAL
ILLNESS?
Mental Health and
Mental Illness
-Alegria Mae R. Soriano, STEM-A
WHAT CAUSES
MENTAL
ILLNESS?
 BIOLOGICAL FACTORS
Neurotransmitters- aid the brain nerve cells communicate with
each other. If these chemicals are not in balance or are not working
properly, messages from the senses or organs may not take it
through the brain correctly, leading to symptoms of mental illness.
● Genetics (hereditary)
● Infections
● Brain defects or injury
● Prenatal damage
● Substance abuse
PHYSICAL FACTORS
-include the person’s negative interpretation,
attitude, thoughts, and feelings about
him/herself, other people, and the events in
his/her life.
● PTSD (post-
traumatic stress
disorder)
● Dissociative
Identity Disorder
● Other anxiety or
mood disorder
 SOCIO-CULTURAL
FACTORS
-refer to the cultural,
environmental, and familial
stressors that can trigger the
occurrence of mental illness in
persons who are at high risk.
● Death or divorce
● A dysfunctional family life
● Feelings of inadequacy, low self-
esteem, anxiety, anger, or
loneliness
● Changing jobs or schools
● Social or cultural expectations
● Substance abuse by the person or
the person's parents
 How will I
know if I am
already
experiencing
mental illness?
Persistent
disturbance in
sleep(Sleep
problems)
appetite
( Weight or
appetite changes)
Loss of interest
in activities or
responsibilities
you previously
liked
isolation of
oneself
from other
people
Frequent attacks of
palpitations usually
expressed as
“nerbyos”
associated with
unexplained fears
sensitiveness
and
excessive
irritability
Constant
complain of
headaches,
weakness of
hands and feet
and other bodily
complaints
Frequent
attacks of
dizziness
and
fainting
Exaggerated
and/or
unfounded
suspicions
Persistent
worrying,
forgetfulness, and
absentmindedness
● Feeling anxious or worried

● Feeling depressed or unhappy

● Emotional outbursts
● Quiet or withdrawn

● Substance abuse

● Feeling guilty or worthless

● Changes in behaviour or feelings

 How can I
achieve good
mental health?
1.Maintain good physical
health
2.Choose worthwhile
activities and develop a
hobby
3.Solve problems as they
come and avoid excessive
worrying
can confide
5. Strike a happy medium
between work and play
6. Recognize early signs and
symptoms
Where can I seek
help if I am
experiencing
some of these
symptoms?
● School guidance
counselor
● Pastor or spiritual director
● Private psychiatrists
● Government Mental
Institutions
● Private Hospitals with
Psychiatric Services
● Philippine Mental Health
Association
The Philippine Mental
Health Association is a
private, non-profit, and
non-sectarian
organization dedicated
to the promotion of
mental health and
prevention of mental
illness
REMEMBER,
PREVENTION IS
BETTER THAN
CURE!
Factors that Promote
Mental Health and
Psychological Well-
Being among
Adolescent
-Anthony Sabas,
STEM-A
• Adolescents face so many situations
that can theaten mental health.These
are the risk factors that may endanger
one’s psychological well-
being.However,the way you deal with
and handle these threats,risk
factors,and vulnerabilities can become
the very exact things that make you into
a person who is mentally healthy and
psychological well.
• An individual who is mentally healthy does not
give up easily on life’s challenges and does not
run away from problems.This is what is called
resilience, a characteristics of persons with high
psychological well being.People who are resilient
are able to succesfully recover after something
had has happened to them.Mentally healthy
individuals acknowledge that there will always
learn to cope with these challenges,and rise
above these threats to their mental health.
Resilience- the ability to become
strong,healthy,or successful again after
something bad happens
• Protective Factors of Mental Health and Well-
Being
When the stressors and the challenges of
life can get overwhelming the following factors
(taken from references compiled by the American
Psychologocal Assosiation,2002) safeguard your
Psychological Well-being.
*Positive Social Relationships-
the nurturing positive relationships that
adolescents have w/ significant others is central to
the attainment of well-being.This may be found in
caring friends,and more specifically and
importantly in caring adults.Interestingly,even the
presence of pets as companions is also observed
to promote psychological well-being among
adolescents.
• *Stress management-
• during the adolescent stage where one is flooded w/ all
sorts of stress and stressors,the ability to cope w/ stress,and
to manage one’s emotions maturely are key in the
promotion of resilience.

• *Being Entrusted with a Sense of Responsibility and

Accountability- the adolescents is in a stage of pursuing
independence nonetheless,being entrusted w/ tasks,and
put in charge of undertakings tends to enhance resilience in
the adolescent,particularly so when adequate guidance and
feedback by supportive adults is available and accessible to
the adolescent.
.
PROTECTIVE
FACTORS OF
MENTAL
HEALTH AND
POSITIVE
SOCIAL
RELATIONSH
▪The nurturing positive
relationships that
adolescents have with
significant others is
central to the
attainment of well-
being. This may be
STRESS
MANAGEM
During the adolescent
stage where one is
flooded with all
sorts of stress and
stressors, the
ability to cope with
stress and to manage
BEING
ENTRUSTED
WITH A SENSE
OF
The adolescent is in a
stage of pursuing
independence. Nonetheless,
being entrusted with
tasks, put in charge of
undertakings tends to
enhance resilience in the
adolescent, particularly
so when adequate guidance
SPIRIT
UAL
Spirituality and religion
provide a great avenue for
the adolescent’s
development of a sense of
meaningful living. During
life’s most challenging and
difficult situations many
people turn to their
spirituality to make sense
PHYSIC
AL
Physical activity and
overall physical health
promote a healthy
psychological make-up of
the individual. It is
true what they say that
even when you have the
most beautiful plans, you
cannot execute them
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