1. Many factors influence your mental and emotional health.a. Describe how each of the following factors helps you make decisions that enhance your mental and emotional health.°Your peers My peers encourage me to make informed and healthy decisions. They are very encouraging and supportive which boosts my self-esteem and emotional health. They also motivate me to do activities that enhance my mental health, that I enjoy or benefit from, using positive peer pressure.°Your family My family allows me to make better decisions as they provide supportive relationships that I can utilize and talk to in order to make beneficial decisions. Their support can raise my self-esteem and help me realize my full potential, boosting my mental and emotional condition. °Your school and community My school and community provide events that allow me to make meaningful contributions and find activities that I can enjoy and develop interest in.°Your use of television, cell phones, computers, and other telecommunication technologies My use of technology allows me to stay connected socially, which improves my mental health when I am able to talk to my peers. Talking to others/using technology can help me work productively and serve as coping methods for stress.
