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1. Hello! I am NORVELYN F. CAPAYCAPAY , RPm Registered Psychometrician DVOREF-SHS Teacher Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson – Federation Vice P r esident 1

2. Mental Health

3. Mental Health MENTAL HEATLH is the foundation for the well-being and effective functioning of individuals. It is more than the absence of a mental disorder; it is the ability to think, learn, and understand one's emotions and the reactions of others. Mental health is a state of balance, both within and with the environment. 3

4. Mental Health Physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and other interrelated factors participate in producing this balance . There are inseparable links between mental and physical health. 4

5. 1. Status of Mental Health i n the Philippines

6. Mental Health Mental health is more common that what we think. In the Philippines, one in five people suffers from a mental health problem. The most common mental illnesses in the country include schizophrenia, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. 6

7. Mental Health In a country with a population of 100 million, there are presently only 700 psychiatrists and a thousand psychiatric nurses. We should be open to the idea that hallucinations aren’t just a result of hunger or the lack of sleep, that substance abuse isn’t just a hobby of troublemakers, that PTSD may also be a result of natural disasters, and that depression is not merely feeling sad. 7

8. Mental Health Personal counseling and treatment do not come cheap, so many Filipinos  think twice before getting a doctor’s opinion  on their mental health condition. They either self-diagnose or assume that they’re just going through a rough patch, thinking that they’ll get over it eventually . Doing research on the internet and matching what you feel with the symptoms listed down there is not the same as having a professional check on you, though. 8

9. 2 . Mental Health Stigma i n the Philippines “Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness in the Philippines” by Karol Borja

10. Mental Health Stigma “Depressed ? Excuse mo lang ata yan para maging tamad eh .” “Anxiety? Hinga ka lang. You’ll get over it .” “Panic attack? Ang OA mo naman . Just relax, dude.” 10

11. Mental Health Stigma Trying to make people understand how mental illnesses work, however, is hard. Some people still believe you can overcome the mental struggle with good old rest and relaxation; some people don’t even want to acknowledge the existence of these issues . 11

12. Mental Health Stigma You can do something to help break the stigma and spread the word about mental illnesses. It could help you, your friend, a family member, or that person at work who always sits in the corner. 12

13. May magagawa ka. 13

14. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 14 1. Talk About Your Feelings Telling somebody that you are sad can take some of the sadness away and sharing joy will add more joy. Humans often crave closeness to other people and sharing feelings helps.

15. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 15 2. Keep Active Exercise keeps the brain and body healthy and can help improve your mood. Research on  depression and anxiety shows that exercise has both physical and psychological benefits.

16. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 16 3. Eat Well What we eat has a big impact on how we feel, mentally as well as physically. Your brain needs nutrients to stay healthy, certain types of food contain essential components for good mental health. Remember what is good for you physically is good for you mentally.

17. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 17 4. Avoid Alcohol Alcohol is a depressant, we drink alcohol to change our mood. Drinking a lot can harm your brain and lead to depression. Short term it may make you feel better but when the drink wears off, you feel worse and are more likely to get the blues. It becomes a vicious cycle.

18. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 18 5. Stay in Touch There’s nothing better than catching up with friends and family, try to invest your time in people you care about. Give them a call or chat to them online. Communicate more, conversation can solve most problems.

19. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 19 6. Get Help and Advice Asking for help is not a sign of weakness it is a way of staying strong, help to create a culture where asking for help is encouraged. As well as family and friends there are local services put in place to help you, remember everyone needs a little help from time to time.

20. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 20 7 . Take Time for You A change of pace is good for your mental health. It could be as simple as five minutes to yourself to a weekend away, or just trying something new. Just that little five minutes can de-stress you. A new environment may distract you from how bad you feel and make you focus on something else. Have a little selfish time, you deserve it.

21. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 21 8. Do Things You’re Good At If it makes you feel happy and you enjoy doing it, then make time for this activity even if it is only to boost your self-esteem. Enjoying yourself can help beat stress, think of something you love doing now or loved doing in the past

22. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 22 9. Self-acceptance For many people self-acceptance is hard to come by on a good day, but when you have had a bad day your self-acceptance is in shreds, its normal to feel like this. Learn to accept that you’re unique, work on your strengths and be kind to yourself. Feeling good about yourself will boosts your confidence, be proud of who you are.

23. Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health 23 10. Care for others Caring for others is what brings relationships closer together.

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25. Thanks! Any questions? 25