Unit 2- Mental Health

Explaining/making excuses for bad behavior.

What is rationalization?

• A psychological defense mechanism to justify actions

• A method of logical reasoning

• A form of emotional manipulation

• A technique for effective communication

The ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels.

• Compassion

• Empathy

• Sympathy

• Apathy

The most powerful strategy against negative self talk is replacing negative thoughts with positive ones using this technique

• positive self talk

• negative reinforcement

• cognitive dissonance

• self-criticism

The ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life.

• Mental/Emotional Health

• Physical Health

• Social Health

• Spiritual Health

The intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior.

• A. Kindness

• B. Hostility

• C. Empathy

• D. Cooperation

Positive self-esteem, sense of belonging, sense of purpose, positive outlook.

• Good mental health characteristics

• Symptoms of depression

• Signs of anxiety disorders

• Indicators of stress

Refusing to believe a feeling/situation exists.

• Acceptance of reality

• Denial

• Acknowledgment of feelings

• Emotional awareness

Thinking about something other than the negative feeling/behavior.

What is intellectualization?

• A defense mechanism where one focuses on the intellectual aspects of a situation rather than the emotional aspects.

• A method of problem-solving that involves analyzing data and facts.

• A psychological strategy to avoid confronting painful emotions.

• A technique used in therapy to enhance emotional awareness.

personality assessment that sorts individuals into 16 personality types

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

• Big Five Personality Test

• DISC Assessment

• Enneagram Personality Test

Need for safety.

What is Maslow’s Level 2?

• Self-actualization needs

• Esteem needs

• Safety needs

• Love and belonging needs