(connected to the activity from earlier)
1st Slide:
Strategies for Becoming a Critical Viewer of the Media
2nd Slide:
How does media affect the way you feel about yourself and your body?
3rd Slide:
Ways we can do to protect our self-esteem and body image from the media:
Remember:
All media images and messages are constructions
Advertisements are created to convince you to buy or support a specific product or
service
To convince you to buy a specific product or service, advertisers will come up of an
emotional experience that looks like reality
Advertisers create their message based on what they think you will want to see and
what they think will affect you and compel you to buy their product
As individuals, we decide how to experience the media messages we encounter
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4th Slide:
Reading: Self-esteem and Body Esteem
Self-esteem
- All about how much you feel you are worth- and how much you feel other people
value you
Body image
- How you view your physical self- including whether you feel you are attractive and
whether others like your looks
5th Slide:
What influences a Person’s Self-Esteem?
1. Puberty and development
2. Media Images and other outside influences
3. Families and school
6th Slide:
1. Anorexia
o People who have anorexia eat less food or skip meals as they have the fear of
gaining weight and looking at a distorted view of their body size and shape
2. Bulimia
o People with bulimia eat a lot of food in a short time and then try to get rid of
it by throwing up, using laxatives, or exercising too much
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7 Slide:
Reading: Support Strategies/Community Mental Health Resources
1. Encourage Them to Seek Help (suggest they talk to an adult or professional who can
offer support)
2. Be There for Them (spend time with them, listen, and stay hopeful. Let them know
things can get better)
3. Stay Involved (invite them to hang out or join activities, but give them time to be
ready. Being around friends helps)
4. Educate Yourself (learn more about mental health so you can better understand
what they’re going through)
5. Get Support for Yourself (if you're close to someone with a mental health issue, talk
to someone too. It’ll make you a better support)
6. Prioritize Their Safety (if they mention suicide, don’t keep it a secret, even if they
ask. Their safety is more important than keeping their confidence)
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8th Slide:
Reading: Help How-To’s
1. Reach Out to Trusted People
o When dealing with mental health struggles, it's important not to go through it
alone. Talk to people you trust, like friends, family, teachers, or even a coach.
Healing is about both helping yourself and allowing others to support you.
Although it can be hard to take the first step, it’s something we all need to do.
2. Take Action
o Learn more about mental health by reading books or visiting trusted
websites. Ignoring the problem can make it worse. Changing how you think
about mental health is important—just like physical health, it’s okay to ask for
help. No one is weak for needing it.
9th Slide:
Healthy Eating and Mental Health
- What you eat affects how you feel. Healthy food helps your brain, improves your
focus, and reduces mood swings. It can even lower the chances of developing mental
health issues like depression.
Physical Activity and Mental Health
- Exercise isn’t just good for your body, it’s great for your mind too. It lifts your mood,
boosts self-esteem, and helps you sleep better. Physical activity can also help manage
anxiety and depression by releasing feel-good chemicals and giving you a break from
worries.
Sleep and Mental Health
- Teens need 9-11 hours of sleep each night, but not getting enough can lead to mood
swings, trouble focusing, and an increased risk of depression. To improve sleep, avoid
caffeine and screens before bed, and try relaxing activities like reading or taking a
warm bath.
