Health wellness

1. MENTAL WELLNESS
BY: N.K.K NAGANANDINI
(psychiatric social worker)
STUDENT’S COUNSELOR

2. WHAT IS MENTAL WELLNESS?
 Being mentally well means that your mind is in order and functioning in your best interest.
You are able to think, feel and act in ways that create a positive impact on your physical and
social well-being.
 The World Health Organization provides a mental wellness definition: “A state of well-being in
which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life,
can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her
community.”

3. Topics to be covered:
 Peer pressure
 Peer influence
 Addiction
 Adolescence issues

4. What is Friendship?
 It is a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between two people. In all cultures,
friendships are important relationships throughout a person's life span.

5. PP Questions
 Have you ever changed your opinion or behaviour to fit in with a certain group of friends?
 Have you regretted for taking decision only because of your friends?
 Have you found useful while using the following apps:-
* FB
* Insta
* Snapchat.
 Are you using comfortable language or you are forced to use the language that is your friend
is using?
 Do you have freedom in choosing your food?

6. Peer pressure
 When you feel like you have to do something
because your friends are doing it, even if you don’t
want.
 Peer pressure is the process by which members of
the same social group influence other members to
do things that they may be resistant to, or might not
otherwise choose to do. Peers are people who are
part of the same social group, so the term "peer
pressure" refers to the influence that peers can have
on each other.
REASONS
 Hobbies
 Interests
 Dresses
 Lunch choices

7. PI Questions
 Are you influenced by your friends for bunking the class?
 Describe the things that you are attracted and influenced by your friends?
 Name the risky things that you are influenced through your friends.
 Have you ever come across of someone being isolated? Is it so why?
 Have you influenced by your friends in playing online games and watching
web series?

8. Peer influence
 Your friend affect the choices you make like
what you wear, what you will do
 when you do something because you want to
feel accepted and valued by your friends. Peer
influence can be positive or negative.
REASONS
 Shopping
 Decision making
 Risk-taking
behaviour

9. How to handle
Peer pressure
 Assertiveness – confidently say “NO”
 Seek support (parents, teachers,
counsellors)
 Choose your friend wisely (surround your
self who respect your decision and values)
Peer influence
 Critical thinking – evaluate the influences (
they want to use or they really think about
you're wellness
 Own judgement (find your values)
 Open communications (talk your friends
about your feelings & concerns)
 Set boundaries

10. Addiction
 Addiction is when you have a strong physical
or psychological need or urge to do
something or use something. It is a
dependence on a substance or activity even
if you know that it causes you harm. It can
impact your daily life.

11. Types of addiction
 Technology addiction
 Substance abuse
 Heroine addiction
 Addiction to volatile substances (gas)
 Work addiction
 Shopping addiction
 Addiction in children and young persons
 Emotional relationships addiction

12. INFATUATION
 A feeling of foolish or obsessively strong love for, admiration for, or
interest in someone or something : strong and unreasoning
attachment.
 Among students refers to an intense, often temporary emotional
attraction marked by idealization and obsessive thoughts about
someone. It can be common in school settings, where students are
exposed to various social interaction and may develop strong feelings
based on physical appearance or superficial qualities.

13. Why Infatuation?
It is a natural part of exploring and
developing a sense of attraction
 Peer influence
 Media influences
 Hormonal changes
 Excitement

14. How to over come?
 Activities which distract yourself.
 Keep up with your friends and family. As much as you might want
to spend every minute with your new partner or crush, it's
important to make time for your family and friends. ...
 Make time for your interests. ...
 Look after yourself. ...
 Remember your worth.
 Seeking support (parents/ teachers/ counsellors)
 Realistic expectation (understanding the feelings based on
attraction not a deep connection)

15. Sexual education
 Gender identity
 Physical changes
 Psychological changes
 Self care

16. Physical changes - BOYS
Do close your eyes
 Growth spurt (increase in height – 12 to 16 years)
 Facial & body hair
 Voice deepening ( vocals cards lengthen)
 Enlargement of Adam’s apple
 Skin changes
 Sweat and body odour

17. Physical changes - GIRLS
Do close your eyes
 Growth spurt
 Body hair
 Menstruation
 Breast development
 Skin changes
 Sweat and body odour

18. PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES
 Developing problem solving and decision making skills
 Giving importance to the peer group or developing social relationships
 Regular mood swings
 Experiencing changes in their bodies (self esteem - gym)
 Expect identity formation (expect preference for their values, beliefs &
personal choices)

19. How to handle transition period
 Personal hygiene
 Nutrition and exercise
 Skin care
 Self care / grooming
 Setting boundaries
 Sleep pattern

20. Tips for taking care of your mental health
 Practice gratitude. Think of good things that happen to you on a daily basis. ...
 Acknowledge what you feel. ...
 Get enough sleep. ...
 Stay physically active. ...
 Eat nutritious food. ...
 Stay hydrated. ...
 Find time to relax.
 Learn to say “NO”
 Limit screen time

21. MIND RENEWAL
 Ask students to close their eyes
 Activity using paper / balloons to make them to
feel light by getting rid of their past experience.