EMOTIONS
&
EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE
EMOTIONS
are conscious mental reactions (such as
anger or fear) subjectively experienced as
strong feelings usually directed toward a
specific object and typically accompanied by
physiological and behavioral changes in the
body.
EMOTION
COMPONENTS
FEELING COMPONENT
COGNITIVE COMPONENT
PHYSIOLOGICAL COMPONENT
BEHAVIORAL COMPONENT
FEELING
COMPONENT
• It involves subjective feelings
of a person.
• This component makes us feel
in a certain way.
• This component may vary
intensity and duration.
COGNITIVE
• COMPONENT
This component involves
interpretation of your
feelings. It involves
becoming consciously aware
of your feelings and giving it
a label.
• E.g. anger, fear, happiness
etc.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
COMPONENT
• The physiological component
involves biological activation.
Different emotions cause
different body reactions. The
processes of sympathetic
nervous system create
arousal and and prepare the
body to cope with that
emotional triggering
situation.
BEHAVIORAL
COMPONENT
• This component involves
observable behavior that reflects
some kinds of emotions.
• The emotions can be expressed
either through verbal and non-
verbal behavior or actions.
• For instance, facial expresssions,
body movements, words and
actions.
ELEMENTS OF EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE
01 02 03
Emotional self-awareness Self-regulation Motivation
04 05
Empathy Social skills
EMOTIONAL SELF- AWARENESS
• Refers to the ability to recognize and comprehend one’s own
emotions, including their triggers and impact. It involves being in
tune with one’s thoughts and feelings and being able to identify
them as they arise.
Developing emotional self-awareness involves taking the time to
reflect on one’s own emotional experiences, and being open to
feedback from others. This can include:
• Practicing Mindfulness
• Journaling
• Seeking the advice of trusted friend or mentor
SELF-
REGULATION
• Involves managing one’s own emotions and
behavior, even in challenging or stressful
situations.
DEVELOPING SELF-REGULATION INVOLVES:
• SELF-REFLECTION
• DEEP BREATHING
• MEDITATION
MOTIVATIO
N• Refers to the drive and persistence to pursue one’s
goals, even in the face of obstacles or setbacks. It
involves being able to set and achieve goals, and to stay
committed to long-term projects or objectives.
DEVELOPING MOTIVATION INVOLVES:
• Setting clear goals
• Creating a plan
• Identifying the values and beliefs that beliefs that drive
one’s actions
• Seeking out sources of inspiration and support
EMPATHY
• Involves being able to put oneself in someone else’s
shoes, and to respond to their needs and feelings with
sensitivity and compassion.
DEVELOPING EMPATHY INVOLVES:
• Actively listening to others
• Paying attention to nonverbal cues
• Seeking to understand different perspectives and
experiences
• Practicing acts of kindness or volunteering, which can
help build compassion and understanding
SOCIAL SKILLS
• Refer to ability to communicate effectively with others,
build and maintain strong relationships, and work
collaboratively towards shared goals. It involves being
able to express oneself clearly and assertively, as well a
being able to listen actively and respond with empathy
and understanding.
DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS INVOLVES:
• Practicing effective communication (verbally and
nonverbally)
• Seeking feedback
Mental Health and
Well-being in
Adolscence
CONCEPTS
Mental health includes our emotional,
psychological, and social well-being. It
affects how we think, feel, and act. It also
helps determine how we handle stress,
relate to others, and make healthy choices.
Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease
or illness. It's a complex combination of a
person's physical, mental, emotional and
social health factors. Wellbeing is strongly
linked to happiness and life satisfaction. In
short, wellbeing could be described as how
you feel about yourself and your life.
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
AND CHALLENGES IN
ADOLESCENE
ANXIETY DISORDERS
• characterized by feelings of excessive uneasiness, worry,
and fear.
DEPRESSION
• depressed mood that affects thoughts, feelings, and daily
activities, including eating, sleeping, and working.
ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
(ADHD)
• characterized by continued inattention and/or
hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning or
development.
EATING DISORDERS
• characterized by extreme and abnormal
eating behaviors, such as restricted or
excessive eating.
RISK FACTORS, RESILIENCE
AND PREVENTION
RISK FACTORS
• Mental disorders, particularly mood • Easy access to lethal means
• Local clusters of suicide
disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety
• Lack of social support and sense of
disorders, and certain personality
disorders isolation
• Alcohol and other substance use • Stigma associated with asking for
disorders help
• Hopelessness • Lack of healthcare, especially
• Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies mental health and substance abuse
• History of trauma or abuse treatment
• Major physical illnesses • Cultural and religious beliefs, such
• Previous suicide attempt(s) as the belief that suicide is a noble
• Family history of suicide resolution of a personal dilemma
• Job or financial loss • Exposure to others who have died
• Loss of relationship(s) by suicide (in real life or via the
RESILIENCE AND PREVENTION
• Talk about your feelings. Just being listened to can help you feel supported and less
alone with any problems you’re going through.
• Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep and mental health are closely linked: mental ill-health
can affect your sleep, and poor sleep can affect your mental well-being.
• Eat well. A balanced diet can improve your sense of well-being and your mood.
• Stay active. Physical activity is not only good for your body, but it’s also great for
your mind.
• Practice mindfulness, a way to be fully engaged and present in the moment.
• Keep in touch. Supportive friends can help you deal with the stresses of life, make
you feel cared for and offer a different view from whatever’s going on in your head.
• Care for others, whether that’s working on relationships with family, letting go of old
grudges or volunteering.
THANKYOU FOR
LISTENING!
