Mental and Emotional Health: Understanding and Developing Identity

Understanding and Developing Identity: Introduction

Smiling teen girl holding an 'A' graded paper.
Making good grades increases your self-esteem.

What makes you you?

Knowing yourself well and making healthy choices based on that knowledge is an important part of creating strong mental and emotional health. In this section, you will be asked to explore what creates and effects your personal identity and your self-esteem. You will also learn about mental disorders with two example disorders: ADHD and eating disorders.