Teen Health Course 3

Introduction

Developing a positive self-image and respect for your body are important parts of staying healthy. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to feel good about yourself unless you make a conscious choice to work on your self-esteem. On the Web site below you will learn about the link between body image and self-esteem, and why many teens do not feel good about themselves. You will also learn how to re-program negative thoughts and take steps to feel positive about yourself and your life.

Link to explore: Discovery Health Teen Center:
http://health.discovery.com/centers/teen/mentalhealth/esteem.html

Directions

• Start at the Discovery Health Teen Center Web site.
• Read through each of the four pages about body image and self-esteem.
• Take notes as you read.  When you are done reading, answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information from the link, create a questionnaire that tests self-esteem and body image.

1.			What is self-esteem according to the article?
2.			What are some factors that can affect your self-esteem?
3.			According to the article, how can you change the way you feel about yourself — and the way other people perceive you?
4.			If you do want to make a change about the way you look, what should you remember?
5.			Give one example of countering negative inner voice comments with positive or neutral ones.