Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur
SUGPON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sugpon

Narrative Report on the Conduct of the National Mental Health Week

I. INTRODUCTION/RATIONALE

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It

affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to
others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from
childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

What is the importance of knowing mental health awareness?

Because of misconceptions and stigma surrounding mental health issues, people

often suffer in silence and don't seek treatment for their conditions. Mental health
awareness is an important initiative to improve understanding of mental health
conditions and increase access to healthcare for those who need it.

Why care about mental health?

As with your overall health, mental health influences the way that you function
from day to day. This is why it is so important to care about mental health. If you do not
take care of your mental health, you could find it challenging to work, build healthy
relationships, and even leave your home.

What is Mental Health Awareness Month?

Mental Health Awareness Month was created as a way to educate the public about
mental illness, raise awareness surrounding research and treatments, reduce the stigma
associated with mental illness, and celebrate recovery from mental illness. Because of
misconceptions and stigma surrounding mental health issues, people often suffer in
silence and don’t seek treatment for their conditions. Mental health awareness is an
important initiative to improve understanding of mental health conditions and increase
access to healthcare for those who need it.

What is the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month?

Whether or not someone personally suffers from a mental health issue, Mental
Health Awareness Month helps people recognize the ways mental illness impacts their
lives, educates people about available services, and highlights ways to advocate.
Mental Health Awareness Month creates a time and space to start a conversation.
Talking openly about mental health can reduce the misconceptions and stigma, and can
encourage those who are suffering to seek help and find a support network.
Mental Health Awareness Month provides education about the reality of living with
a mental health condition - while it can make life more difficult, it doesn't have to stop
someone from having a fulfilling life. When people are better educated on these
conditions, they can better support and help someone dealing with a mental health issue.
 Mental Health Awareness Month also provides an opportunity for fundraising,
outreach, and awareness events. This, in turn, can help support research, fund
treatment options, and connect advocates to create a brighter, more promising future for
mental health care.

II. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN

The Department of Education (DepEd) invites all offices and schools to join the
observance of the 2O22 National Mental Health Month this October, during which
National Mental Health Week (October lO-14, 2022) and World Mental Health Day (every
October l0) are commemorated.

In compliance with the program, Sugpon National High School held a simple
program on Mental Health Awareness highlighted by the following activities;
a. Poster Making Contest open for all grade levels in both JHS and SHS
b. Talk on Mental Health Awareness by Mr. Christopher Rey P. Raquepo

III. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

Students’ participation is not highly observed because some are not attentive with
the lecture. Attendance of students is not 100 % besides those who were absent some
went home ahead of time.

IV. RECOMMENDATION

It is highly recommended that students will write a reflection or reaction paper in a

particular subject as a requirement to ensure students’ focus to listen and take down
notes to the talk or lecture as well as their attendance.

V. DOCUMENTATIONS
Prepared by: NOTED:

MILAGROS C. BAUTISTA MAXILINDA JELLY P. QUITON

TIII School Principal I