6: Emotional and Mental Health
By the end of this chapter you will be able to:
- Describe what mental, emotional, and psychological health entails.
- Recognize warning signs of emotional distress
- Relate Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to emotional health
- Recognize emotional defense mechanisms
- Describe types of anxiety disorders and treatments
- Explain incidence and signs of Depression
Do you feel you are living up to your potential?
Do you find opportunities throughout the day to focus on happiness?
Do you feel good about yourself?
Have you ever felt sad for a prolonged amount of time?
Have you, or do you know someone who has, felt depressed or had anxiety?