Mental Health

Problem of
Filipinos
By Group 7
What is Mental Health?

Mental Health refers to the condition of a person’s emotional, psychological and social
well-being. It can affect how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle
stress, relate to others, and make choices.
What is a mental health problem/illness?

Mental illness, also called mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health
conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness
include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors.
 CAUSES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

Abuse from
Trauma
parents

Common causes of mental

health problems
Bullying Social envy

Neglect
 Mental Health of Filipinos

6,000,000 High School Students

Filipinos suffer from Social envy modern
depression or anxiety. predictor of depression

80% 50%
In time, MEN commits Psychiatric disorder
suicide exhibit by the age of 14
Mental Health Impacts

❏ NEGATIVE INFLUENCES;

❏ COMMUNITY LEVEL

❏ GLOBAL LEVEL