Mental and Emotional Health Inquiry Worksheet

Part 1: Exploring Good Mental/Emotional Health Which of the following is a characteristic of good mental/emotional health?

• Ability to manage stress effectively

• Having a large social media following

• Owning a luxury car

• Being able to eat a lot of food

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs relates to mental and emotional health. Which two levels from the hierarchy might impact a person's well-being?

• Physiological and Safety

• Love/Belonging and Esteem

• Esteem and Self-Actualization

• Safety and Love/Belonging

Self-esteem is defined as one's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's self-esteem?

• Family support

• Physical appearance

• Geographical location

• Achievements

Part 2: Self-Esteem Investigation 4. Which of the following situations best demonstrates healthy self-esteem?

• Standing up for oneself in a respectful manner

• Avoiding conflict at all costs

• Constantly seeking approval from others

• Ignoring feedback from peers

5. Of the six traits of good character mentioned, which is considered most important for maintaining positive mental health?

• Caring

• Responsibility

• Trustworthiness

• Fairness

• Respect

6. Identify a personal role model. How has this person influenced your identity formation? Provide at least two specific ways they've impacted your values or beliefs.

• By inspiring you to pursue a specific career path and instilling a strong work ethic.

• By encouraging you to travel and explore different cultures.

• By teaching you the importance of honesty and integrity.

• By motivating you to engage in community service and volunteer work.

7. Which of the following best describes a situation where your emotions significantly affected your behavior?

• A time when you felt happy and it led to positive actions.

• A time when you felt sad and it led to withdrawal from activities.

• A time when you felt angry and it led to a confrontation.

• A time when you felt anxious and it led to avoidance of a situation.

8. Choose the correct statement about defense mechanisms.

• Defense mechanisms are conscious strategies to deal with stress.

• Defense mechanisms are unconscious processes to protect the ego.

• Defense mechanisms are always harmful and should be avoided.

• Defense mechanisms are only used by people with mental health issues.

Which of the following personality traits best embodies good mental/emotional health in a fictional character?

• Resilience and adaptability

• Impulsiveness and unpredictability

• Aloofness and detachment

• Pessimism and negativity

Create a personal action plan for improving one aspect of your mental/emotional health. Include: - The specific area you want to improve - Two concrete steps you can take to make progress - How you will measure your success - Potential challenges you might face and how you'll overcome them

• What is a personal action plan for improving mental/emotional health?

• List two concrete steps to improve mental/emotional health.

• How do you measure success in improving mental/emotional health?

• What are potential challenges in improving mental/emotional health and how to overcome them?